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We started with simple methods like getFlightLeg() or addPassengerName(), each performing a small, well-understood function. But our customers wanted bigger, more encompassing services that would “do it all.” Soon, we’d “evolved” into a handful of über services, black boxes like createBookingFromScratch (not a real name). In one call, it could create an account, all the passengers, reserve multiple flight legs, seats, hotel, you name it. It even submitted payment.<\/p>\n
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