principles

Assess code designs against SOLID, KISS, DRY, and YAGNI principles.

5|Updated Feb 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/elct9620/ai-coding-skills --skill principles-elct9620
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Skill: principles
Source: https://github.com/elct9620/ai-coding-skills/tree/main/skills/principles
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elct9620/ai-coding-skills --skill principles-elct9620

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apply SOLID, KISS, DRY, YAGNI principles to guide code design and reviews, helping teams build maintainable, extensible software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ensures single responsibility, open/closed design, and proper abstraction through SOLID.
  • Encourages simplicity (KISS), avoids repetition (DRY), and defers unnecessary functionality (YAGNI) to reduce waste.
  • Use during feature construction, architecture reviews, and code refactoring to evaluate design quality.

Quick Start

Assess a new feature design and annotate where SOLID, KISS, DRY, and YAGNI apply.

Frequently Asked Questions about principles

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

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How do I check if my code design follows SOLID and KISS principles?

Code design assessment automates checking SOLID and KISS principles by validating single responsibility, appropriate abstraction, and minimal coupling to provide actionable recommendations.

What is the best way to review code for unnecessary complexity and YAGNI violations?

Reviewing code for YAGNI violations identifies unnecessary functionality and encourages simplicity to reduce waste, ensuring your design defers features until they are actually needed.

Can I use this to evaluate code refactoring across different programming languages?

Yes, code design evaluation is applied across languages and architectures during feature development, design reviews, and code refactoring to assess abstraction levels and coupling.

How does automated design assessment identify DRY principle violations?

Automated design assessment identifies DRY principle violations by evaluating code repetition, validating appropriate abstraction, and providing actionable recommendations to eliminate redundancy.

When should I apply SOLID principles validation during feature development?

Apply SOLID principles validation during feature construction and architecture reviews to ensure open/closed design, proper abstraction, and single responsibility before finalizing your codebase.