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KISS

The KISS principle stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid!.

Variants

  • YAGNI: You aren't gonna need it is a similar acronym that come from the XP methodology. It states that you build only what you need know and avoid over-engineering.
  • Occam's razor: philosophy principle that states that when 2 different explanation occurs for a situation, the one that assume fewest assumptions is usually correct.
  • Less is more: a famous saying in design that come from architecture.