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Great list! Could you expand on the items a bit?

• nonrandomstring 5y ago
  > Great list! Could you expand on the items a bit? That would be funny, as the list is an attempt to reduce things. Perhaps you mean - can we elaborate on the principles of reduction somewhat? Maybe. I am wondering. The problem with pithy lists is that, in the limit, they end up as a collection of mutually-contradictory idioms, like; "Many hands make light work" but "Too many cooks spoil the broth". Security is already a mess of theories in tension - "If in doubt don't." versus "Fortune favours the brave" Perhaps we could make a more focused list for our readers, for innovative developers, with items like: "Secure yourself before attempting to secure others." "Don't assume you know what people want" But I fear it would not be gladly received.