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Re:Why do software developers love complexity? by aantix on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @05:22AM (#45259959)
It's a progression.

To achieve simplicity, you must first outline the complex process, identify commonalities, and then simplify.

You can't reach simplicity without going through and organizing our messy, internal thoughts.

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Re:Why do software developers love complexity? by haijo2 on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @07:15AM (#45260703)
Yeah this exactly.

Simplicity is borne out of messy, complex stuff. That one then has to do the work of removing the stuff that doesnt matter / rethinking how stuff fits together.

Most people dont really have the mental energy or discipline to go through this process, so by on large, complexity exists in the world.

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