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YAGNI

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What is YAGNI?

YAGNI stands for "You Aren't Gonna Need It." It is a principle of extreme programming (XP) that states a programmer should not add functionality until deemed necessary. The rationale is that writing code that is not needed is a waste of time and effort, increases complexity, and can potentially introduce bugs or be difficult to maintain. It encourages developers to focus on implementing what is immediately required by the project and avoid premature optimization or adding features based on speculation about future needs.

What other technologies are related to YAGNI?

YAGNI Complementary Technologies

KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) complements YAGNI by advocating for simplicity in design, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
mentioned alongside YAGNI in 38% (289) of relevant job posts
DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) complements YAGNI as it encourages avoiding unnecessary duplication, which often leads to unneeded complexity.
mentioned alongside YAGNI in 21% (286) of relevant job posts
SOLID principles are complementary because they provide guidance on how to design flexible and maintainable code that aligns with avoiding over-engineering.
mentioned alongside YAGNI in 2% (291) of relevant job posts

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