coding-styles

Apply SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI principles during development decisions.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ChoreShore/Version1 --skill coding-styles
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Skill: coding-styles
Source: https://github.com/ChoreShore/Version1/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/coding-styles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChoreShore/Version1 --skill coding-styles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ensures teams consistently apply core software engineering principles to reduce complexity, avoid over-engineering, and improve maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance on applying SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI across planning, coding, refactoring, and architecture reviews.
  • Concrete language-agnostic examples and decision prompts to spot anti-patterns and improve design.
  • Real-world scenarios: planning a feature, starting development, rewriting modules, and performing architecture reviews for existing systems.

Quick Start

Review your current feature plan and refactor accordingly using SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI.

Frequently Asked Questions about coding-styles

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I apply SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI principles during software design and refactoring?

You apply core software engineering principles like SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI by using concrete language-agnostic examples and decision prompts to spot anti-patterns, reduce complexity, and improve maintainability across planning, coding, and refactoring phases.

What is the best way to avoid over-engineering when planning a new feature?

The best way to avoid over-engineering when planning a feature is to apply YAGNI and KISS principles, using targeted decision prompts to ensure teams consistently keep code simple and avoid building unnecessary functionality before development begins.

How does YAGNI help reduce code complexity during architecture reviews?

YAGNI helps reduce code complexity during architecture reviews by prompting teams to eliminate speculative functionality, guiding development decisions toward simplicity and maintainability rather than over-engineered solutions across existing project systems.

Can I use these software engineering best practices across different programming languages?

Yes, you can use these software engineering best practices across different programming languages because the guidance provides language-agnostic examples of SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI concepts suitable for any development environment.

When should I not use DRY or SOLID principles in development?

You should reconsider using DRY or SOLID principles rigidly when applying them introduces unnecessary abstraction or complexity, violating KISS and YAGNI concepts that prioritize simple, maintainable code over forced design patterns.

What are common anti-patterns when refactoring modules without KISS and YAGNI?

Common anti-patterns when refactoring modules without KISS and YAGNI include over-abstraction and speculative generality, which increase complexity and reduce maintainability instead of keeping the rewritten modules simple and focused on current requirements.