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Mission Statement
We are dedicated to a "Simplicity-First" philosophy.
We advocate for clear and efficient solutions that eliminate unnecessary complexity.
Using intelligent software architecture, practical design, and sharp engineering practices, we equip teams to prioritize simplicity in their projects.
We make use of readily available technology and open-source collaboration.
We aim to cut out the excess and steer clear of over-engineered designs.
We want to push our industry forward while ensuring clarity and purpose in every creation.
Together, we are committed to delivering software that is user-friendly and easy to maintain.
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Simplicity-First: Rethinking Software Architecture for a Complex World
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Table of Contents
| Section | Chapter | Chapter | Published |
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| Part 1: The Problem with Complexity | 1 | The Complexity Trap in Modern Software | |
| 2 | The Illusion of Future-Proofing | ||
| 3 | The 2 AM Test | ||
| Part 2: The Simplicity-First Mindset | 4 | The Half-Rule of Simplicity | |
| 5 | Green Software Starts at the Keyboard | ||
| 6 | Stop Designing for Edge Cases First | ||
| Part 3 – Practical Simplicity in Architecture | 7 | Modular Monoliths over Microservice Sprawl | |
| 8 | Scaling Smarter, Not Bigger | ||
| 9 | Making Legacy Work for You | ||
| 10 | Simplicity in the Cloud | ||
| Part 4 – Simplicity in Practice | 11 | Teaching Simplicity | |
| 12 | Simplicity in Tooling and Workflow | ||
| 13 | Debugging and Maintenance Made Simple | ||
| 14 | Simplicity in Team Communication | ||
| 15 | Simplicity in Decision-Making | ||
| Part 5 – The Green Connection: Simplicity Meets Sustainability | 16 | Why Simple Software is Green Software | |
| 17 | Measuring the Impact of Simplicity | ||
| 18 | Designing for Efficiency, Not Waste | ||
| 19 | Case Studies in Green Simplicity | ||
| Part 6 – The Future of Simple | 20 | AI, Rust, and the Next Wave of Tools | |
| 21 | Craftsmanship over Trends | ||
| 22 | The Simplicity-First Playbook |