Code Cannot Be Simpler than the Problem Domain

Most of us have decided that code simplicity is a desirable quality. However, we have also observed that several things limit the simplicity of our code and even exaggerate our code’s complexity. These things that make our code more complex than it should be include overuse/abuse of design patterns, overuse/abuse of favorite syntax/code features (such as implementation inheritance), resume-driven development, the Magpie Effect, Not Invented Here Syndrome, and other dysfunctional motivations.

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