What does KISS mean?

It is an acronym for Keep It Simple, Stupid!

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Meaning

The KISS principle, which stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid! is an acronym used as a design principle.

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Design Principle

It advocates for simplicity in the design and development of systems.

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Origin

It is attributed to engineer Kelly Johnson of the U.S. Navy, in 1960.

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