Simplicity scales — complexity kills side projects
Many side projects fail due to unnecessary complexity introduced by developers. Instead of focusing on core functionality, developers often over-engineer their projects, leading to burnout. Emphasizing simplicity and delivering a minimal viable product can lead to more successful outcomes.
- ▪Developers often complicate side projects by treating them like funded startups.
- ▪Over-engineering for future scalability can hinder progress on simple projects.
- ▪Shipping an imperfect product is more valuable than endlessly refining a perfect one.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 861109) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Samaresh Das Posted on May 23 Simplicity scales — complexity kills side projects #productivity #sideprojects #webdev #programming Most of your side projects are dying because you're trying too hard. Seriously. We developers, with our boundless creativity and love for elegant solutions, often inadvertently smother our side projects with an excess of complexity before they even have a chance to breathe. This isn't about laziness; it's about a mindset shift.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at DEV.to (Top).
Discussion
0 commentsMore from DEV.to (Top)
