KISS principle

Proper noun

Meaning

the KISS principle

The empirical principle that most systems will work best if they are kept simple rather than made complex.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Pit & Quarry, Vol. 63, July 1970, p.172, quote: "as in every other step of the development process, follow the KISS principle — Keep It Simple, Stupid." Source: Internet

The KISS principle states that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complicated; therefore simplicity should be a key goal in design and unnecessary complexity should be avoided. Source: Internet

The term "KISS principle" was in popular use by 1970. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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