Less code, with fewer features iff combined with well written code is often better than more featureful code for advanced users as it is a better place to start

Less code, with fewer features iff combined with well written code is often better than more featureful code for advanced users as it is a better place to start modifying the code into what you need. So instead of a generic tool with tons of features, a simple tool that is simple to modify. Advanced tools have their place as well (eg. ffmpeg). IMO each has it's pros and cons but I wouldn't say one is necessarily superior to the other.