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The pursuit of simplicity in software
Simplicity in software is not a destination — it is a constant negotiation. Every abstraction you add buys you something and costs you something else.
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Dawit 2 min June 21, 2026 Read more
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Simplicity in software is not a destination — it is a constant negotiation. Every abstraction you add buys you something and costs you something else.
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