Most engineers don’t write bad code.

They write code that’s too clever.

And that’s the real problem.

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Early in your career, you think:

complex = impressive

So you:

• add abstractions

• over-engineer solutions

• try to be “smart”

But here’s what actually happens:

Your code becomes harder to read.

Harder to debug.

Harder to maintain.

And eventually harder to trust.

That’s where the KISS principle comes in:

↳ Keep It Simple, Stupid.

Not because you're stupid.

Because complexity is.

Simple code wins because:

• anyone can understand it quickly

• bugs are easier to spot

• changes don’t break everything

The best engineers I’ve worked with don’t write clever code.

They write boring code.

Clear. Predictable. Obvious.

And that’s exactly why it works.

If your code needs explaining…

It’s already too complicated.

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