Learn From Someone Who's Built Systems at Scale
Maneesh Chaturvedi
- ✅ 25 years building systems at [Yahoo, Intuit, Myntra, Target, Lowes and Microsoft]
- ✅ Led architecture for platforms serving 10M+ users
- ✅ Mentored 200+ developers in software design
"I've seen too many talented developers held back by poor design principles. This course teaches the patterns I wish I'd learned 10 years earlier."
✨ Course Syllabus: Mastering Software Craftsmanship
This course is designed to help developers go beyond “just writing code” — to think deeply about structure, meaning, and long-term maintainability. Through real-world examples, rich conceptual models, and practical design techniques, you'll develop the judgment and mental models needed to become a true software craftsperson.
🧭 Module 1: Discovery — Understanding Codebases
Learn how to approach unfamiliar codebases with clarity and confidence. This module equips you with techniques to uncover the why behind the code, not just the what.
- How professionals read and explore code: the 3 sources of truth
- Modular Reasoning: building local understanding of global behavior
- Module Specifications: writing contracts for clarity and trust
- When modular reasoning breaks: recognizing the limits
- Stepwise Refinement: evolve your design instead of rewriting it
- Hands-on example: refining a Continuous Integration system
- The Horseshoe Technique: exploring solutions without committing too early
💡 Outcome: You'll know how to systematically read, reason about, and improve complex codebases with minimal risk.
🧩 Module 2: Understanding and Managing Complexity
Complexity is the silent killer of software projects. In this module, you'll learn how to identify, tame, and communicate complexity through better models and more meaningful code.
- Why complexity grows — and how to tame it
- Banishing Boolean Blindness: make conditions tell the truth
- Escaping "Stringly-Typed" traps: type systems that protect you
- Linguistic Antipatterns: how language shapes your logic
- Writing design-reflective code that speaks its purpose
- Representational Independence: decoupling interface from internals
- Encoding method-call protocols in your type system
- Modeling Truthful State: clarity through structure
- Understanding true dependency: beyond syntax to semantics
- Merging case splits: patterns for converging divergent logic
💡 Outcome: You’ll be able to reduce bugs, clarify intent, and simplify logic — by design.
🛠️ Module 3: Designing Flexible Systems
The best software is designed for change. This module teaches you how to build systems that are adaptable, expressive, and resilient to future needs.
- The two mindsets of design: Ontology-Driven vs Requirements-Driven
- Internal DSLs: designing languages that shape your architecture
- Designing for Variation: the principle behind plugin systems
- Pattern Matching and Decomposition: writing flexible core logic
- Designing Evaluators: treating programs as data for extensibility
- Flexible Layered Architectures: what HTTP teaches us about good design
💡 Outcome: You’ll develop design instincts for building systems that last, adapt, and scale with clarity.
🎓 By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Confidently navigate and improve large codebases
- Use design principles to reduce bugs and clarify intent
- Think modularly, communicate complexity, and structure your systems for change
- Develop software that ages well — not just software that works
Ready to Master These Skills?
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Are You Stuck in the "Code That Just Works" Trap?
Feel overwhelmed by legacy codebases
You open a file and have no idea where to start. Every change feels like playing Jenga with production systems.
Average time wasted on poorly designed systems
Fighting with code that should be simple. Spending more time debugging than building.
Annual cost of technical debt per developer
Bad code doesn't just frustrate you—it costs companies thousands in maintenance and lost productivity.
Sound Familiar?
- •Are you tired of writing code that works but doesn't feel right?
- •Have you ever struggled to maintain a codebase that seems to fight back with every change?
- •Are you stuck in a perpetual state of overwhelm unable to make meaningful contributions?
- •Struggle with the architecture of the system unable to understand the layers of abstraction?
Take Your Programming Skills to the Next Level
Every day you delay learning these principles is another day of writing code you'll regret maintaining.
It's time to move beyond the basics of coding and embrace the craft of building software that lasts.
In today’s fast-paced development world, anyone can learn to code—but mastering the art of software craftsmanship is what sets great developers apart from the rest.
This course isn’t about memorizing syntax or frameworks. It’s about teaching you how to think, design, and execute like a craftsman.
Imagine stepping into any project and immediately making an impact by writing clean, maintainable, and elegant code. Picture yourself confidently navigating large codebases, refactoring them to reduce technical debt, and designing systems that are easy to understand, extend, and maintain. That’s what this course will prepare you for.
🎓 By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Confidently navigate and improve large codebases
- Use design principles to reduce bugs and clarify intent
- Think modularly, communicate complexity, and structure your systems for change
- Develop software that ages well — not just software that works
Why Take This Course ?
By the end of this course, you won’t just be another developer pushing commits. You’ll be the developer others seek out for advice—the one who raises the quality bar in every project. Whether you’re working on a legacy codebase, a greenfield project, or contributing to open-source software, software craftsmanship is your competitive edge. Companies value developers who don’t just deliver code but deliver excellence.
Join now and take the first step toward writing code you’re proud of—and that your team will thank you for. Because being a software craftsman isn’t just a skill—it’s a mindset. Don’t just code. Craft.
🎯 What You'll Gain
✅ Confidence to tackle any codebase, no matter how complex
✅ Skills that senior developers use to build lasting systems
✅ Techniques to reduce bugs and technical debt by design
✅ Mindset to think architecturally, not just functionally
Transform from code writer to software craftsman
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If you don't see immediate improvement in your code quality within 30 days, get every penny back. No questions asked.
We're so confident in this course that we've extended our guarantee from 7 to 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete the course?
Most students complete the course in 6-8 weeks spending 5-7 hours per week. However, you have lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace.
What if I'm a beginner? Is this too advanced?
You need at least 1 year of programming experience. If you can build a basic web app or have contributed to a codebase, you're ready for this course.
Do I get access to the source code examples?
Yes! Every module includes code examples, assignments, and real-world case studies. Plus, you get access to GitHub repositories with all the code used in the course examples.
Is there ongoing support after I complete the course?
Absolutely. You get access to our private Slack community where I personally answer questions and share additional resources.
What programming languages does this cover?
The principles taught in this course are language agnostic. They work in any language. Examples are primarily in Java, Typescript, Go and Rust. Rest assured, you'll be able to understand and apply these concepts regardless of your tech stack.