Adam Bosworth – KISS – Keep it Simple and Sloppy on the Internet
Adam Bosworth – one of the dudes behind a bunch of software products (including Borland Quattro, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Internet Explorer and BEA WebLogic application server), gave a brilliant speech at ICSOC04 which he posted on his weblog. He espouses his idea of KISS as it pertains to the Internet (and modifies it to “keep it simple and sloppy.”) It’s a must read for any exec of a software company.
Wonderful talk. We can get preoccupied with the complex as it provides fun mental gymnastics to play with. Complexity does have its proper place…recently, Steve Jurvetson has been talking about the convergence of life sciences with quantum physics and quantum chemistry. This is a big, complex thought that when played out, offers massive disruptive innovations. In his own words – of no less portent than the industrial revolution. I agree. Equally exciting is the truism of Occam’s Razor – or Adam’s uniquely described colloquialism KISS.
Thanks Brad. Great reference and great post.