Explore the evolution of software design in this thought-provoking conference talk from NDC's Copenhagen Developer's Festival. Delve into the history of design patterns, clean code, and their lasting impact on software development since the 2010s. Discover how to radically simplify application building through intentional design, making software more meaningful for the developers who maintain it. Challenge conventional wisdom as the speaker argues for the importance of every character in code and suggests a controversial stance on widely accepted design principles. Gain insights into minimalist approaches to coding and learn how to create more maintainable, human-centric software in this 50-minute presentation that encourages a fresh perspective on established software design dogmas.