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Yep. Most of the "complexity" that is justified by mantras like this is not necessary complexity (like the inherent baseline complexity in solving a certain pro
by akersten 6y ago
Yep. Most of the "complexity" that is justified by mantras like this is not necessary complexity (like the inherent baseline complexity in solving a certain problem space) but cruft/enterprise/poor coding style that winds up suffocating a project. That kind of complexity should be torn out with disregard for the notion that it's somehow necessary.
- Gehinnn 6y agoI would differentiate between intrinsic complexity of a problem and artifical complexity of a solution. Certain knots can be solved without changing the topology! They would just add artifical complexity. Also, some truths can have both very simple and very involved proofs. They are a perfect example how just the right approach can reduce much complexity. Just formulating the problem in a different way can already reduce much artifical complexity.