# KISS: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> KISS is a design principle that advocates reducing unnecessary complexity.
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# KISS

KISS is a design principle that advocates reducing unnecessary complexity. It serves as a reminder that a solution should be understandable and manageable for its purpose

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It does not mean removing necessary features or information. Simplification can shift the effort onto users if it hides consequences or requires them to remember too much. A useful application of the principle compares alternatives and retains the complexity the task requires, making important decisions explicit.

Also known as

keep it simple, stupid, KISS principle

Topics

[Technology and data](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/tecnologia-y-datos)

## Related concepts

- [Occam’s razor](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/ockhams-razor.html)
- [Usability](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/usability.html)
- [Hick-Hyman law](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/hick-law.html)