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What does the KISS principle encourage in software development?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Software Engineering - Fundamentals
What does the KISS principle encourage in software development?
AAdding many features at once
BKeeping designs simple and straightforward
CWriting complex code for flexibility
DIgnoring user requirements
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Define KISS principle

    KISS stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid" and promotes simplicity in design and code.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    Adding many features or writing complex code contradicts simplicity; ignoring user needs is bad practice.

  3. Final Answer:

    Keeping designs simple and straightforward -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Simplicity = KISS [OK]
Quick Trick: KISS means simple is better than complex [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking KISS means adding features
  • Confusing simplicity with lack of functionality
  • Ignoring user needs

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