vital principle

n : a hypothetical force to which the functions and qualities

peculiar to living things are sometimes ascribed [syn: {life

principle}]

KISS Principle

/kis' prin'si-pl/ Keep It Simple, Stupid.

A maxim often invoked when discussing design to fend off

{creeping featurism} and control complexity of development.

Possibly related to the {marketroid} maxim on sales

presentations, "Keep It Short and Simple".

See also {Occam's Razor}.

[{Jargon File}]

(1994-11-18)