Episode 1 of The Woody Show is live. A 10-minute kickoff on who I am, why this show exists, Simplicity-First, and what I’m doing at the Update Conference in Prague next week.

Listen: https://thewoodyshow.substack.com/p/chris-woody-woodruff-on-simplicity

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Chris “Woody” Woodruff on Simplicity-First, .NET, and Update Conference in Prague

Episode 1 — 10-minute kickoff

The Woody Show

Simplicity isn’t just smart architecture.
It’s sustainable architecture.

In my latest essay, I explore how Simplicity-First aligns with the Green Software Principle.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/simplicity-meets-sustainability-aligning-initiative-green-woodruff-sxnlc/

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Simplicity Meets Sustainability: Aligning the Simplicity-First Initiative with the Green Software Principle

In a world increasingly shaped by software, the principles guiding how we build and maintain digital systems carry immense weight, not just for performance or usability, but for the planet. Two movements at the forefront of responsible software design are the Simplicity-First initiative, which champ

Excited to share I’m writing a new book:
Software Architecture Made Simple: A 'Simplicity-First' Approach to Software in the Age of Complexity

Releasing later in 2026, it brings together years of my thinking into one source on architecture, construction, agility, philosophy, ethics, and sustainability.

https://www.woodruff.dev/bringing-simplicity-first-to-the-page-my-upcoming-book/

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Bringing Simplicity-First to the Page: My Upcoming Book - Chris Woody Woodruff | Fractional Architect

I am excited to share some big news. In the second half of 2026, my new book, titled Software Architecture Made Simple: A 'Simplicity-First' Approach to Software in the Age of Complexity, will be released. This book compiles years of blog articles, newsletters, and social media posts, consolidating them into a single, focused source of knowledge.

Chris Woody Woodruff | Fractional Architect - Just Stuff from Woody

We were told SPAs are the future.
But what if that story was wrong?

In my latest Simplicity-First essay, I dig into the controversial clash shaping modern web architecture.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/kill-bloat-controversial-clash-between-spas-rendering-woodruff-duhnc/

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Kill the Bloat: The Controversial Clash Between SPAs, Server-Side Rendering, and the Power of Simplicity

For over a decade, the software industry has been captivated by the allure of Single Page Applications (SPAs). Advocates promised us faster user experiences, happier developers, and a "modern" architecture that would render server-side rendering obsolete.

Simplicity Scales, Complexity Crumbles

Big systems don’t fail from traffic. They fail from tangled complexity.
Lean, simple .NET code is what truly scales.

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The Craft of Saying No

The hardest skill in software architecture?
Not adding more.

Every “yes” piles on complexity.
Every wise “no” protects simplicity.

Saying no is what keeps systems alive.

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Simplicity is Sustainable

Complex systems burn energy both human and computational.
Simple .NET code runs leaner, faster, and greener.

The simplest solution isn’t just easier to maintain, it’s better for the planet.

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The Illusion of Future Proofing

We over-engineer for “someday” and end up building systems nobody needs.

Simple code that solves today’s problem is always the better bet.

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Green Software Starts at the Keyboard

Every keystroke matters. Inefficient code burns extra CPU cycles, memory, and energy.
Cleaner .NET code = faster apps + a greener planet.

Simple code is sustainable code.

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Does Your Code Pass the 2 AM Test?

Imagine this: your system crashes at 2 AM.
Can you, or anyone on your team, read the code and fix it half-asleep?

If the answer is no, you’ve got complexity, not simplicity.

Readable, obvious, boring code is underrated.
In fact, it might save your weekend.

Simplicity is 2 AM resilience.

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