Heuristics
Mistrust Simplicity Achieved Without Thought
How should we evaluate a design solution that seems deceptively simple or easy?
Be deeply skeptical of solutions for a complex problem chosen purely because they are the fastest to implement, as this often indicates a lack of critical design thinking. The initial implementation speed can hide significant long-term costs in maintenance, correction, and system complexity. True simplicity is achieved through thoughtful design, not by avoiding it.
Examples
The team chose the easy path of publishing technical events, which took one day to implement. Correcting this simple mistake ultimately required eight months of effort across multiple teams.
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