Can this skill help prevent over-engineering?

Yes, by applying YAGNI and Occam's Razor, it prompts the AI to suggest the simplest solution that solves current requirements rather than building for hypothetical future needs.

Which software principles are included in this skill?

The skill covers SOLID, DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), Miller's Law (cognitive limits), and YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It).

How does this skill assist with code reviews?

It acts as a digital reviewer, evaluating code for single responsibility, proper dependency management, and unnecessary complexity that violates the 7±2 cognitive rule.

Is this skill language-agnostic?

Absolutely. While examples are often in TypeScript, the principles of SOLID, DRY, and YAGNI are universal to all programming paradigms and languages.

Software Design Principles & Best Practices

Name: Software Design Principles & Best Practices
Author: thkt

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Applies fundamental software development principles like SOLID, DRY, and YAGNI to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and simple codebases.

This skill integrates core software engineering methodologies—including SOLID, DRY, Occam's Razor (KISS), Miller's Law, and YAGNI—into a cohesive framework for AI-driven development. It provides Claude with specific guidelines to evaluate architectural decisions, manage cognitive load, and perform high-level code reviews. By using this skill, developers can reduce complexity, prevent over-engineering, and ensure that their code follows industry-standard best practices for long-term maintainability.

Características Principales

01Integration with code review tools to identify design debt

02Comprehensive evaluation against SOLID and DRY principles

03Prevents over-engineering through YAGNI and Occam’s Razor frameworks

04Cognitive load assessment based on Miller's Law (7±2 rule)

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06Detailed checklists for architecture design and refactoring

Casos de Uso

01High-level architectural design and system decision-making

02Automated code quality audits and peer review assistance

03Refactoring complex legacy logic into simple, modular components

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thkt/claude-config applying-code-principles

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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