Principles
Standards that govern how systems are designed, built, and shipped — and how work is accepted or declined.
- 1. Quiet > Loud
The best systems don’t announce themselves. They operate quietly, reliably, and with precision, solving real problems without drawing attention. - 2. Logic Before Layers
Every system should make sense before it looks good. Function, reason, and testable structure come first. - 3. Respect the Complexity
Legal, tax, and compliance systems carry real consequences. Tools in this space should respect that complexity without bloating the user experience. - 4. Experiments First
Products aren’t launched — they’re tested. Every build starts as a deliberate experiment, designed to validate usefulness before scale. - 5. Ownership Thinking
Systems are built to last, scale, or be retired cleanly. No unmanaged tech debt. No throwaway work. Just deliberate architecture. - 6. Lean, Sharp, Focused
No unnecessary features. No overpromises. No performative noise. Just useful software, built carefully and shipped intentionally.
Sam Orgill
web dev • systems • automation • ai
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