Simple, correct, fast: in that order
Read OriginalThis article presents a foundational principle for software engineering: prioritize simplicity first, then correctness, then speed. It argues that complex software inevitably becomes buggy and slow, while simple software is easier to understand, debug, test, and profile. The author emphasizes that maintaining and scaling software is only sustainable when built from simple, composable solutions.
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