Data Types
Explore how data types serve as critical components in software systems by managing information flow and dependencies. Understand the importance of preventing circular dependencies in clean architecture to maintain a clear hierarchy that supports modular and maintainable applications.
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Overview
Data types play an important part in a system. They’re used to encapsulate and transmit information. In particular, when we discuss software systems, it’s important to make sure that types shared by different systems are known to all of those systems. The knowledge of data types and formats is, in fact, a form of coupling.
Think about the many languages of the world. If we have to talk to an audience, we have to use a language that they understand. This couples us with our audience. This course is in English, which means we’re coupled with English-speaking readers. If all English speakers in the ...