YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

Meaning

A principle of extreme programming that states a programmer should not add functionality until it is necessary.

Usage Examples

  • YAGNI helps prevent over-engineering and keeps code simple.
  • The YAGNI principle encourages developers to focus on current requirements.
  • Following YAGNI can reduce development time and improve code maintainability.
  • YAGNI promotes writing only the code that is needed for the task at hand.