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1. Accurate, but ultimately doesn’t live up to expectations
   I think the 3 dimensions of coupling outlined are sound. I also appreciate the historical background, and how they’re merged into a bigger picture.
   Putting them on a single-dimensional scale is unnecessary though, and ultimately doesn’t do a better job than the “it depends” that the book promises to overcome. It still depends on experience and judgment.
   Watch code-opinions video on youtube on “coupling vs cohesion” and you get a similar feel for the topic as reading this book. Given that it doesn’t advance the field, I rate the content as 4/5.
   I deduce one more point for the verbosity, both in structure and narration style.

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2. Loved the book
   A thought-provoking discussion of the role of coupling in software design and how to use it for making better design decisions

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