Artima - The Simplest Thing That Could Possibly Work

simplicity is difficult because there's no room to hide the lack of clear conviction that complexity affords

Why does it work? -It's simple enough to actually work.*Complexity is often a weakness because it makes it harder to get back on track.-It forces you to make tough decisions. Prune your deas and trim away everything that isn't absolutely necessary. Basically, if you commit to nothing, you'll be distracted by everything.-It removes the fri... See more

Complexity can be tamed, but it requires considerable effort to do it well. Decreasing the number of buttons and displays is not the solution. The solution is to understand the total system, to design it in a way that allows all the pieces fit nicely together, so that initial learning as well as usage are both optimal. Years ago, Larry Tesler, then... See more