I beat the drum of complexity vs complication. Solutions to a given problem have an inherent complexity. That’s the minimum amount of sophistication and cleverness required to implement them. And then there’s complications (think of the watchmaker’s term) which extra features that don’t directly solve the problem but, well, they look kinda neat!

Strive to find that inherent, irreducible complexity and solve at that level. Resist the urge to say “for just 20% more effort…”

I want to get a YAGNI tattoo.