Chapter 2
Coupling and Complexity: Cynefin
But if coupling isn’t the foe, then what can it be?
It’s complexity—the agent of anarchy.
To master the beast, its signs you must learn,
The Cynefin framework shows paths to discern.
Chapter 1 defined the concept of coupling and its role in system design. Despite its unfavorable perception, coupling is needed to hold systems together. If that’s the case, however, what is the force that leads systems to become disorganized and unmanageable? That force is complexity.
In the upcoming chapters, you will learn how to manage complexity in software systems. But first, you must be able to define and identify it. In this chapter, you’ll learn about the Cynefin framework, and you’ll use it to define and recognize ...
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