“ Here it is: I like to find (a) simple solutions (b) to overlooked problems (c) that actually need to be solved, and (d) deliver them as informally as possible, (e) starting with a very crude version 1, then (f) iterating rapidly.
Programming language designer Paul Graham posted his “Six Principles for Making New Things.” [Anarchaia]
Though the essay is filled with references to programming languages and applications that I know nothing about, it’s fascinating that he titled the essay “Six Principles for Making New Things.” Not for writing new languages or designing new applications. He’s aware and wants the reader to know this technique is applicable to nearly any other field.
