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The more I think about it the more it seems to me 'simplicity' is just another name for 'encapsulated/isolated/modularised complexity'

• api 5y ago
  This is only true if all the complexity is necessary and intrinsic to the problem. Simplicity means there is as little incidental (unnecessary) complexity as possible.
  • namaria 5y ago
    Simplicity is a name for isolated complexity only if there is as little unnecessary complexity as possible? You can only contain intentional complexity. I think you are agreeing with me.
    • api 5y ago
      I think you're underestimating the amount of inessential unnecessary complexity in most software and systems designs. There is a lot that can be trimmed without touching required complexity.
      • namaria 5y ago
        Did I say anything contrary to what you just stated at any point? I literally said simplicity is an illusion, just a name for tamed complexity.