kiss-dry-yagni

Review code against KISS, DRY, and YAGNI principles.

Updated Mar 12, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/MuhamadAnang/wareflow-project --skill kiss-dry-yagni-muhamadanang

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Skill: kiss-dry-yagni
Source: https://github.com/MuhamadAnang/wareflow-project/tree/main/.agents/skills/kiss-dry-yagni
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MuhamadAnang/wareflow-project --skill kiss-dry-yagni-muhamadanang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers write cleaner, more maintainable, and scalable code by adhering to fundamental software design principles.

Core Features & Use Cases

Code Quality Improvement: Provides guidelines and checks for KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), and YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It) principles.
Refactoring Assistance: Offers concrete rules and anti-patterns to identify and fix code smells.
Use Case: When reviewing a complex piece of code, you can consult this Skill to ensure it follows best practices for simplicity, avoids unnecessary duplication, and doesn't over-engineer for future, unconfirmed needs.

Quick Start

Review the provided code snippet for adherence to KISS, DRY, and YAGNI principles.

Frequently Asked Questions about kiss-dry-yagni

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

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How do I apply KISS, DRY, and YAGNI principles during code review?▼

To apply KISS, DRY, and YAGNI during code review, use checklists and metrics to enforce simplicity, eliminate duplication, and prevent speculative generality or premature optimization. This ensures cleaner, more maintainable software design.

What is the YAGNI principle in software design?▼

The YAGNI principle in software design means 'You Aren't Gonna Need It', dictating that developers should not build features or abstractions for speculative future needs to avoid over-engineering and maintain code quality.

How do I fix code smells and anti-patterns when refactoring?▼

Fix code smells and anti-patterns during refactoring by consulting concrete rules that target premature optimization and speculative generality, ensuring the updated code aligns with KISS, DRY, and YAGNI best practices.

What's the best way to prevent over-engineering in software development?▼

The best way to prevent over-engineering is to enforce the YAGNI principle, avoiding speculative generality and unconfirmed future needs, while prioritizing simple, maintainable code designs over premature optimization.

When should I not use the DRY principle?▼

You should reconsider the DRY principle when adhering to it forces premature abstraction or complicates the codebase, violating the KISS principle and inadvertently introducing speculative generality rather than improving maintainability.

Does this code quality check require any specific testing frameworks?▼

No, this code quality check requires no specific testing frameworks or dependencies, allowing developers to directly review code snippets for adherence to KISS, DRY, and YAGNI principles in any environment.