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5 Design Principles Every Software Engineer Should Know
Software Design Principles are a set of guidelines that helps developers to make a good system design and development.
There are many design principles that all software engineers should be familiar with, but some of the most important ones include the following:
Keep it simple, stupid (KISS):
This principle states that the design of a system or component should be as simple as possible, without sacrificing functionality or performance. This principle can help software engineers avoid unnecessary complexity, which can lead to errors and make the system difficult to maintain.
Let’s put this into practice, suppose that a person is trying to carry a large stack of books
If the books are cluttered and disorganized, it will be difficult for the person to hold onto them and they may end up dropping the entire stack. However, if the books are neatly arranged and organized, it will be much easier for the person to hold onto the stack and carry it without dropping anything.
In the same way, a simple and well-organized design or solution is often easier to understand and work with than a complex and convoluted one.
