"Simple systems are easy to replace, thus are replaced often until eventually a complex replacement comes forth. Complex systems are hard to replace, thus stay

"Simple systems are easy to replace, thus are replaced often until eventually a complex replacement comes forth. Complex systems are hard to replace, thus stay in place." Damn, this is very good and clarifying. Like Gresham's law, but for software. > why shouldn't abstractions be abstracted ad infinitum; as long as it's easier for people? Not pessimistic enough. Should be: Even if it's no easier on anyone