Two's Complement

Getting CRUFTy

Two's Complement

Show Notes

Ben unveils his latest acronym-based software discussion framework while Matt patiently waits for the punchline. Our hosts explore alternatives to technical debt, debate the value of naming things, and Matt questions his ability to remember five letters for more than fourteen minutes.

Ben has written a blog post going into more detail since the recording.

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