The Anatomy of Business Conditions

When we start learning programming, if-statements are one of the first tools we master. They feel natural: "If this, then that." Simple, powerful, everywhere.

As we grow as developers, we learn design patterns that help manage the complexity if-statements introduce when they start sprawling across a codebase. We try to keep it under control. We succeed — sometimes.

But what if I told you:
You can not only reduce this complexity — you can completely remove some of those if-statements while keeping your system running correctly?
And at the same time, you can optimize your application for removability — making it easier to add, change, or retire features without leaving a mess behind?

We'll explore common patterns (and anti-patterns) that creep into systems — even into those carefully crafted models — and how small design choices early on can help you keep your domain clean, even as requirements evolve.