I’m questioning whether ‘software design’ is uniquely ambiguous. Does the term, which seems to cover code structure, architecture, and more, really capture a clear definition in engineering?
In my experience, the term ‘software design’ often concedes to a spectrum of interpretations rather than a single, unified definition. It has sometimes been stretched to include activities from initial sketches of the system’s architecture to intricate coding details. Over time, reliance on more precise terminology—such as ‘system architecture’ for high-level planning or ‘code structuring’ for implementation specifics—seems to mitigate misunderstandings. I’ve found that clarifying the intended context in each project discussion helps in reducing ambiguity and aligning team expectations on what exactly is encompassed within ‘software design.’
hey, i’ve been thinkin, maybe term like ‘sysmtem blueprint’ could be less vague? it seems like we often mix planning and coding. have u ever seen other phrases that really nailed the meaning for u?
lol, i feel software design becomes a buzzword. ppl use it for everything from vague planning to actual code org, so its pretty ambiguous sometimes.