Reducing Cost of Change Through Design with John Gallagher

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mob Mentality Show! In this edition, our guest, the remarkable John Gallagher, takes us on a journey through the intricate world of software design, focusing on the compelling theme - "Reducing Cost of Change Through Design."

🛠️ **Episode Highlights:** - **John's Code Mentoring Journey:** Gain insights into John's remarkable journey of being mentored through the realms of code encapsulation, TDD, and the ripple effects from code changes.

- **Abstraction and Coupling:** Explore John's insights into the nuanced interplay of coupling and abstraction in software design. Discover how these principles contribute to the ultimate goal - Reducing the Cost of Change.

- **Software Design Simplified:** Delve into John's book, "Software Design Simplified," as he shares its origin story and how it addresses what is missing in many software design books. 

- **Domain Modeling in Rails + Mobbing/Pairing:** Shift gears to the fascinating world of domain modeling in Rails with stakeholders from the business present daily. Understand the art of mapping domain to code using whiteboards, index cards, and magnets. Learn the secrets of better design through the powerful combination of tools, focus, and collaborative efforts within pair/mob programming scenarios. Experience the joy of kneading code like dough as John reveals his dream way of working - Domain-Driven Design paired with pair/mob programming.

- **Joyful Programming Inspired by Unison:** Embark on a visionary exploration of joyful programming inspired by Unison. Discover a truly unique programming language that re-invents everything including code with no builds and no files on disk.

🚀 ** Tune in now for an episode packed with wisdom, humor, and a wealth of practical knowledge for software enthusiasts!**

Video and show notes: https://youtu.be/33rOocC2yBs