the YAGNI principle

YAGNI, short for "You Aren't Gonna Need It," is a software development principle that encourages developers to only build features or code when they are actually needed. Instead of adding extra features "just in case," it promotes focusing on current requirements, reducing complexity, saving time, and avoiding wasted effort on unnecessary work. This approach helps keep the project simpler, more maintainable, and adaptable to change, ensuring resources are used efficiently and the product remains streamlined.