Gio Lodi • 8/11/2015

Explicit Dependencies for Code with No Surprises

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This technical article uses an analogy of a messy childhood box to discuss hidden dependencies in code. It demonstrates how a simple interface can conceal complex internal dependencies, making systems harder to reason about. The post provides a concrete example in Objective-C, showing a refactored design where dependencies (like Parser, AppStateService, NetworkService) are explicitly injected via an initializer, improving clarity and testability.

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