Prioritizing Functionality over Aesthetics
Not all applications are enjoyable to work on, especially those that are difficult to modify.
Instead of striving for perfection, it is essential to prioritize flexibility and avoid getting too caught up in acquiring ideal solutions. Skilled designers understand that objects can have ambiguous classifications, and loosely connected objects require a greater understanding of their environment or dependencies but promote independent contexts between components.
Design should prioritize flexibility and functionality over aesthetics. Hasty decisions about application structure should be avoided.
Instead, decisions should be based on their relevance to the business. It is crucial to rely on good design practices rather than personal preference. Before adding new features to the code base, it is wise to refactor the existing code to gain a better understanding of the problem at hand.
The behavior of a software system ultimately determines its performance and capabilities.
