The Tractor Principle: Why Less is More in Software Development

During a Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Charlie Munger was asked about his thoughts on the ever-growing complexity of software systems and their potential pitfalls.

Munger, known for his wisdom and sharp wit, leaned back in his chair and started speaking, “Reminds me of a story about a person I knew back in Nebraska. This person had a tractor, a fine…