> [!tldr] The number of words needed to explain something is a pretty good [[Proxy Measures|proxy]] measure for how [[complicated]] the thing is. [[Simplicity]] is sometimes hard to identify. One good [[Proxy Measures|proxy]] I've observed is how quickly you can summarize the essence of the thing. > [!tip] When given multiple design choices, all else being equal, prefer the one that can be explained with the fewest words. **Especially when you're working as a team**. My [[Simplicity]] note stems from the idea of having a simple plan for the team. **** # More ## Source - [[Myself|self]]