Bob Hughes (designer)

Bob Hughes is a renowned American software engineer and designer known for his influential work in software development methodologies. He co-created the Model-Driven Development approach, emphasizing the importance of designing software models before coding to improve quality and efficiency. Hughes has also contributed to formalizing best practices in programming and software engineering, advocating for systematic, disciplined processes. His work helps developers create more reliable and maintainable software by focusing on early design and structured workflows. Hughes’s insights have shaped modern software engineering, making complex projects more manageable and reducing errors.