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Gall's Law: Why complex systems must evolve from simple ones
Gall's Law states that a complex system that works evolved from a simple system that worked, and one designed from scratch never works. The article warns against building overly complex architectures on day one, advocating for iterative growth. It also debates whether AI-generated code bypasses necessary validation steps, potentially creating untested complexity.
Meridian48 take
The AI counterargument is provocative but doesn't invalidate Gall's Law—AI can generate complexity faster, but it still needs real-world validation.
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