👉 Minus engineering, also known as "negative engineering," is a design philosophy that focuses on identifying and eliminating undesirable behaviors or characteristics in a system rather than adding features to achieve desired outcomes. It involves deliberately creating constraints or "minuses" to guide the design process towards more robust, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. By understanding what a system should
not
do, engineers can more effectively prioritize and implement features that enhance overall performance and user experience. This approach often leads to simpler, more reliable systems by avoiding unnecessary complexity and focusing on core functionality.