Software

Keep it simple, extensible and reusable.

Solve complex problems by solving a series of intermediate, simpler problems. ; David West - Object Thinking Unknown

• use stdin, stderr, stdout
• unix philosophy
• bitreich manifesto
• 12 factor app
• suckless philosophy
• techno optimist manifesto
• nice software
• https://cscie2x.dce.harvard.edu/hw/ch01s06.html
• https://ziggit.dev/t/in-defense-of-the-free-software-movement-by-andrew-kelley-2024-and-more/17046

## Plain Text

• no boilerplate
• luke smith

## Indicator for potentially good software

• works with stdin, sterr, stdout
• has manpage
• can be easily compiled from source
• has makefile
• extensible (respects user freedom)
• possible to link statically and have no runtime dependencies, only executable binary)
• tested
• works on OpenBSD

## Principles

Software complexity should be measured by including all transitive dependencies. Software components should allow for easy customization and/or modification. Patches should be well organized, have good descriptions, and should always apply cleanly.