Avoiding premature software abstractions

[Kent Sharkey]

Better Programming[^]:

Adding abstractions always comes at the cost of complexity and, when done excessively, starts slowing down the speed of development and the ability for people to easily comprehend the codebase.

Only use the mature ones

[Richard Andrew x64]

This is something I can attest to regarding my personal projects. When I get carried away with fancy design, it prevents me from actually creating something that works!

The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.