Software Engineering Principles

  1. General Coding and Simplicity Principles
    1. KISS Principle
      1. Definition and Philosophy
        1. Simplicity in Design
          1. Minimal Complexity
            1. Clear Intent
              1. Straightforward Solutions
              2. Simplicity in Implementation
                1. Readable Code
                  1. Simple Algorithms
                    1. Minimal Dependencies
                    2. Balancing Simplicity and Functionality
                      1. Essential Complexity vs. Accidental Complexity
                        1. Trade-off Analysis
                          1. Refactoring for Simplicity
                        2. DRY Principle
                          1. Definition and Rationale
                            1. Types of Duplication
                              1. Code Duplication
                                1. Logic Duplication
                                  1. Data Duplication
                                    1. Documentation Duplication
                                    2. Identifying Duplication
                                      1. Copy-Paste Detection
                                        1. Similar Logic Patterns
                                          1. Repeated Constants
                                          2. Elimination Strategies
                                            1. Function Extraction
                                              1. Parameterization
                                                1. Configuration Management
                                                  1. Template Usage
                                                  2. Single Source of Truth
                                                    1. Centralized Configuration
                                                      1. Master Data Management
                                                        1. Authoritative Sources
                                                      2. YAGNI Principle
                                                        1. Definition and Context
                                                          1. Avoiding Premature Features
                                                            1. Requirements Analysis
                                                              1. Feature Prioritization
                                                                1. Incremental Development
                                                                2. Cost of Speculation
                                                                  1. Development Overhead
                                                                    1. Maintenance Burden
                                                                      1. Complexity Increase
                                                                      2. Decision Guidelines
                                                                        1. Current vs. Future Needs
                                                                          1. Probability Assessment
                                                                            1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
                                                                          2. Principle of Least Astonishment
                                                                            1. Definition and Scope
                                                                              1. User Interface Design
                                                                                1. Consistency
                                                                                  1. Predictability
                                                                                    1. Intuitive Behavior
                                                                                    2. API Design
                                                                                      1. Naming Conventions
                                                                                        1. Parameter Ordering
                                                                                          1. Return Value Consistency
                                                                                          2. Code Readability
                                                                                            1. Clear Intent
                                                                                              1. Expected Behavior
                                                                                                1. Minimal Surprises

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