KIS - Keep It Simple
When I began my career in software development, my architect advised me to adhere to the KIS principle. He discouraged me from implementing complex logic or using design patterns unless they were necessary. As a newcomer, I often tried to showcase my skills and leaned towards complexity. It wasn't until I gained more experience that I realized how challenging it is to keep things simple. Designing a simple system can be difficult, but it is also highly rewarding. What defines simplicity and complexity? The criteria for simplicity can be highly subjective. For example, writing a SQL query to obtain the top record in each category might be a straightforward task for one person, while another may find it complex. With experience and practice, we acquire skills that simplify tasks in our respective fields. However, there are certain areas that require careful attention, such as software teams. When a team is forming, it's best to keep things simple. Defining simplicity for a team