Introduction to Data-Oriented Design [pdf] | Hacker News

The article argues that software should be designed around data shape and flow, not around objects or frameworks.

It uses physics engines, renderers, and games to show that different data patterns need different code structures.

ECS can help organize code, but the core idea is data-oriented design, not a specific architecture.

The approach can improve performance and maintainability by aligning implementation with how data is actually processed.