Why software ends up complex
Read OriginalThis article analyzes the root causes of complexity in software systems, arguing that the most natural implementation of any feature request is additive, which gradually erodes simplicity. It discusses how enterprise software often caters to specific large customers, adding complexity for others, and explains that simplicity lacks a strong advocacy group compared to concrete feature requests. The author suggests measured approaches to feature design, emphasizing the need to consider the burden on all users and maintain a system's 'conceptual integrity'.
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