W I N K E L M A N N s   L A W S   O F   S O F T W A R E   
E N G I N E E R I N G


I. Try not to master complexity - try to reduce it.

II. When you get stuck, simplify. When simplifying the 
    implementation does not help, simplify the problem.

III. Using any formal software-development methodology is 
     a form of superstition.

IV. What distinguishes man from animal is his incompetence.

V. There are two types of software developers: those that 
   have no principles and don't give a fuck (these are 
   dangerous and a menace to society) and those that cling 
   to so-called "principles" (these can not be trusted).