OverEngineering: The Art of Making it Way More Complicated Than it Needs to Be
What is OverEngineering?
OverEngineering is the practice of adding unnecessary complexity to a system, process, or design, often with the goal of appearing sophisticated or impressive.
It's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, but with more pegs and a bigger hammer.
Example: Building a simple calculator using 17 different programming languages, 23 frameworks, and 42 different libraries.
Common OverEngineering Techniques
The Consequences of OverEngineering
When taken to an extreme, OverEngineering can lead to:
- System crashes and errors due to unnecessary complexity
- Increased development time and cost
- Reduced maintainability and scalability
- Unhappy users and stakeholders
- And, ultimately, the downfall of the company
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