Stick & Vastus
Stick
I was looking at how the Romans built their roads in layers—precise, efficient, just enough to support the load. It reminds me of layering in code, you know? How do you see that kind of structure influencing modern design?
Vastus
That's a keen observation. Just like the Romans laid stone, gravel, and sand to bear weight, modern software layers separate concerns, making each part easier to build, test, and replace. It keeps the system strong and adaptable, just as those roads kept the empire moving. The lesson? Build with purpose and layers that support the load, and you'll see your code endure.
Stick
Sounds solid—just keep the layers thin, no unnecessary wrappers. Did you see the new micro‑service pattern, or are you sticking with monoliths for now?
Vastus
I lean toward the monolith, at least until the system outgrows it, just like a city first builds a single, sturdy road before adding spurs. Micro‑services can spread the load, but each wrapper adds weight if it’s not necessary. I keep layers lean, like Roman engineers who added only what the ground demanded. When the codebase grows enough to warrant breaking it apart, the switch can happen, but I remain cautious about adding too many thin, fragile layers.
Stick
Nice, keeping it lean until it actually needs to split—that’s the real discipline. When the time comes, you’ll have the code clean enough to pull apart without breaking the whole road.