Software Principles

1. Be honest
   Be honest about what you can accomplish, be honest about intentions, be honest about shortcomings.
2. Simple is better than complex
   When there is a simple solution to a problem, use it. Complexity is never something to be proud of.
3. Aim of openness
   You won’t think of everything. Open solutions allow others to add what you missed.
4. Have opinions
   If you try to make things everyone likes, no one will love them. Have an opinion, take a stand, even if that means someone will be unhappy.
5. Make it last
   Your creating should last. Make sure to use solutions which are sustainable and don’t rely on others who have different objectives.
6. Don’t follow trends
   Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean it’s right.
7. Ship only when it’s ready
   Only release the product when it’s fully baked. The world has to deal with enough mediocrity already.
8. Stay independent
   Don’t become dependent on frameworks, platforms, or investors.
9. Think of everyone
   Good design is accessible design. Think about others, think globally.
10. Creativity is human
    Machines and software are tools for us to express ourselves. They can never be allowed to substitute human creativity for algorithms..