Mental models of code are imperfect and require realignment as the code changes over time.
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Mental models of code are imperfect and require realignment as the code changes over time.
Parent: Software DevelopmentEntity: Mental Models in CodeImpact: neutralDate: Apr 26, 2026Target: The necessity of realignment in software development due to evolving code.
Mental models of type systems are imperfect and require realignment as the type systems change over time.
Parent: Type SystemsEntity: Mental Models in Type SystemsImpact: neutralDate: Apr 26, 2026Target: The necessity of realignment in type systems due to evolving type systems.
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You _also_ have a mental model of the code, and so does everyone involved with the code. You have a model of a model of a product. These are all imperfect in different ways, and the code changes over time, so realignment is often needed.
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But you _also_ have a mental model of the type system, and so does everyone involved with the type system. You have a model of a model of a model of the product. These are all imperfect in different ways, and the type system changes over time, so realignment is often needed.
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