keep it simple
Don't overthink it
Keep it simple is advice to avoid unnecessary complexity—stick to the essentials, don't overthink or overdesign.
Often used when someone is complicating a straightforward task: Just keep it simple and tell her the truth.
The fuller form keep it simple, stupid (abbreviated KISS) emphasizes that simplicity usually works better than elaborate solutions.
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- less is moreRestraint creates impact
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- clean linesUnadorned, distinct boundaries
- clarityState of being understandable
straightforward · uncomplicated · clean · basic · back to basics · bare bones · elegant · less · essential · no frills · focus · declutter · pare · strip · stripped down · efficient · plain · direct
- recovery slogansone day at a time, easy does it, first things first, this too shall pass, progress not perfection
- life wisdomcarpe diem, seize the day, live and learn, this too shall pass, know thyself
- expressions of simplicityeasy, basic, plain, clear, straightforward
- coding principlesKISS, KISS principle, clean code, code smell, refactoring
- security principlesdefense in depth, need to know, zero trust, confidentiality, availability
- proverbsproverbs, sayings, maxims, adages, aphorisms
effort and ornamentation
keep it simpleembellish
Add decorative elements
ornament · gild the lily · go overboard · decorate · bedeck
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