Software entropy refers to the concept that software systems tend to become more disordered or less organized over time. This idea is analogous to the second law of thermodynamics in physics, which states that systems generally progress towards a state of increased entropy, or disorder. In the context of software, entropy can manifest in various ways: 1. **Code Complexity**: As new features are added and modifications are made to a software system, the codebase can become more complex and less understandable.
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