Architecture Description Languages [pdf]
Summary
A reflective blog post analyzing Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's Abundance using real data to test a capacity-throughput metaphor. It argues that 'throughput' depends on the pipe between inputs and outputs and compares case studies (Austin vs SF; Vienna vs London) to show how parallel systems can alter outcomes, emphasizing profiling claims with rough calculations before optimization. The piece advocates 'profile before you optimize' and demonstrates how data-informed reasoning can inform architectural and policy decisions.