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programming-philosophy

Codify DRY, KISS, functional programming, and NASA rules into code review guidance.

4|2|Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#philosophy#functional-programming#kiss#dry#coding-principles#nasa-rules
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npx skills add https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds --skill programming-philosophy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: programming-philosophy
Source: https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds/tree/main/packages/pi-ollama/.pi/skills/programming-philosophy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds --skill programming-philosophy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The programming-philosophy skill provides a centralized set of coding principles to guide development, reviews, and architecture decisions, reducing drift and improving code quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DRY: single source of truth for logic and design.
  • KISS: prioritize simple, understandable solutions.
  • Functional Programming: emphasize immutability, pure functions, and composition.
  • NASA's Coding Rules: safety-oriented guidelines for reliable software, with guardrails for error handling and validation.
  • Use Cases: code reviews, architectural decisions, onboarding new engineers, and refactoring tasks.

Quick Start

Apply the philosophy to your codebase by drafting a concise set of guidelines that integrates DRY, KISS, FP, and NASA's safety rules into daily coding practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about programming-philosophy

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

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What coding principles help reduce drift and improve code quality during reviews?▼

Core coding principles like DRY, KISS, functional programming, and NASA's safety rules provide a centralized set of guidelines to reduce drift and improve code quality during reviews and architecture decisions.

How do I apply functional programming and NASA's coding rules for safer refactoring?▼

Apply functional programming and NASA's coding rules for refactoring by emphasizing immutability, pure functions, composition, and safety-oriented guardrails for error handling and validation to ensure reliable software.

When do I need strict coding guidelines for architectural decisions?▼

You need strict coding guidelines for architectural decisions when you want to ensure alignment with immutability, testability, minimal surface area, and strong guardrails for safety, readability, and maintainability.

Does this approach to programming philosophy support onboarding new engineers?▼

Yes, this programming philosophy supports onboarding new engineers by providing a centralized set of actionable guidelines that codify DRY, KISS, and functional programming into daily coding practices.

What is the best way to draft a concise set of coding guidelines for my codebase?▼

The best way to draft coding guidelines is to integrate DRY, KISS, functional programming, and NASA's safety rules into a concise set of actionable guidance tailored for daily coding, refactoring, and PR reviews.

What are the limitations of using strict coding principles like KISS and DRY?▼

Strict adherence to coding principles like KISS and DRY requires balancing minimal surface area with safety-oriented guardrails; over-applying them without context may complicate error handling and validation in complex architectural decisions.

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