Prefer Simplicity

• The Thought: It's better to prefer simplicity then to create an over engineered solution.
  • tldr Over engineered solutions can break/ are hard to maintain, simplicity is better because it requires developing stronger habits
  • rough

    Simple is better

    if possible prefer the simplest solutions. solutions that are simple tend to be portable . That means that we are not reliant on specific environments or tools to maintian our activities. In PKM this can mean not relying on specific automations or software. In engineering this means finding architectural solutions that do not rely on idiomatic behavior of specific languages or libraries

    Natural Complexity can grow as needed

    Obviously at some point, additional layers of complexity can and will need to be added. Allow these layers to develop out of need rather than trying to predict their need. ask yourself "Does the work required to add this feature meaningfully improve the experience of using the system?"

pruning can be good. After complexity is added, take time to reflect and reduce unneeded complexity where possible

- `refined` - `Relevant Context` - `What led me here`