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CodeOpinion: How to Avoid the Architecture Trap: Options, Not Overengineering

How to dodge the architecture trap? Many projects start simple, then spiral into a maze of unused patterns and layers. That “just in case” approach adds needless complexity and slows you down.

Instead, build for flexibility: begin with the leanest structure that solves your problem and keep future options open. Add patterns or abstractions only when you actually need them—giving yourself choices, not locking into overengineered solutions.

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