I think what Joel argues that you can keep things simple but keep adding features. Granted that's really hard to keep the balance but it's doable. Simplicity is

I think what Joel argues that you can keep things simple but keep adding features. Granted that's really hard to keep the balance but it's doable. Simplicity is hard, keeping it simple while adding new features is even harder. > Startups simply don't have the time or resources to create complex products, at least starting out. Completely agree. It's one of the easiest things that a startup can provide (assuming there's talent within the company who can deliver that simplicity. All developers know by now delivering simple and usable software can be really hard)