The go board game has an extraordinarily simple rule set. On the other hand, it is an exceedingly difficult game to gain proficiency in. A simple spec does not

The go board game has an extraordinarily simple rule set. On the other hand, it is an exceedingly difficult game to gain proficiency in. A simple spec does not equate to a simple language. I would argue the opposite: a simple spec often means a large amount of hard work is punted on and left to the end-user.