KISS Principle

Keep It Simple, Stupid. Simple systems are easier to build, easier to explain, easier to fix, and easier for other people to actually use. Complexity is not a sign of sophistication – it's usually a sign you haven't found the simple version yet. When a solution feels complicated, that's a signal to go back and re-shape the problem rather than push through with more complexity. Add complexity only when the simple version has genuinely been tried and found wanting – not in anticipation of needs that haven't shown up yet.