> Another approach to this is "build mechanism, not policy" (also of Unix philosophy fame). Might be more recognized from the X Window System design principles

> Another approach to this is "build mechanism, not policy" (also of Unix philosophy fame). Might be more recognized from the X Window System design principles rather: > Provide mechanism rather than policy. In particular, place user interface policy in the clients' hands. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System_protocols_and_architecture#Design_principles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System_protocols_and_... It wasn't part of the original Unix philosophy, but I see that went through several revisions.