Which writing habit best fits the KISS principle?
AnswerShort, plain sentences
Plain, short sentences make ideas easier to understand.
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KISS facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the KISS principle and keeping things simple, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Occam's razor favors which kind of explanation?
AnswerThe simplest one that fits the facts
Occam's razor says not to multiply assumptions beyond necessity.
Going deeper
Which architect is associated with the phrase "less is more"?
AnswerLudwig Mies van der Rohe
Mies van der Rohe used the phrase to describe minimalist modern design.
In software, what does YAGNI stand for?
AnswerYou Aren't Gonna Need It
YAGNI warns against building features before they are needed.
In programming, what does DRY stand for?
AnswerDon't Repeat Yourself
DRY encourages keeping each piece of logic in one place.
Expert level
Kelly Johnson led which famous Lockheed division?
AnswerSkunk Works
Skunk Works built aircraft such as the U-2 and SR-71.
Who wrote that perfection is reached when there is nothing left to take away?
AnswerAntoine de Saint-Exupery
The line comes from Saint-Exupery's book Wind, Sand and Stars.
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