[izolate]

The "super simple code" at both ends of the graph aren't equivalent. The latter is more "simplest code possible".

Overly simple, hacky, narrowly spec'd code produces the same tech debt as overengineering. Anybody who's worked in a move-fast-break-things type startup will know how much engineering resources are wasted on rewrites/bugfixes due to this.

Ultimately, as with many things in life, you need to find the right balance.

[jeremyjh]

I think the graph needs to continue a few more years, but the author hasn't lived that yet. The "simplify" mindset is also something you can take too far without experience.