Meanings
phrase
alternative keep it simple, stupid · alternative KISS
- Brevity and simplicity should be key; don't overcomplicate something.
Keep It Short and Simple ... And the most effective way of making the educating job easier is to make the charter simple, readable and as brief as possible.
1938 December 2, “Keep It Short and Simple”, in The Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, Minnesota, page 20
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