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B.T. Franklin
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Why Good Software Architecture and Sustainable Design Patterns are More Important Than Ever in Today's Job Market

Hey fellow developers, have you heard of the term "rage applying"? It's when people get fed up with their current job and apply for multiple new ones out of anger. And it looks like it's becoming more common - recent statistics show that 74% of people would leave their current role within the next 6-12 months, compared to only 47% in 2021.

As developers, this highlights the importance of having good software architecture and sustainable design patterns in place. Good architecture means more readable, maintainable and scalable code - which makes it easier for new developers to understand and work with. And following design patterns helps to make the architecture more predictable and consistent, which leads to more efficient onboarding and faster ramp-up times for new developers.

We all know that documentation alone is not enough. With high employee turnover, it's important to make sure that our codebase is easy to understand, maintain and scale. This way, new developers can hit the ground running and contribute to the team more quickly.

So let's keep in mind, as we work on our projects, how important is to have good software architecture and sustainable design patterns, not just for ourselves but for the team and future team members.

Discussion:

What steps do you take to ensure that your codebase is easy to understand, maintain and scale for new team members? How do you approach onboarding in your team?

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