Does it provide advice on when principles conflict?

Yes, it includes guidance on how to prioritize KISS for smaller projects and when to transition to more complex SOLID patterns as the codebase grows.

Can I use this for refactoring projects?

Absolutely. The skill is designed to help identify 'bad' patterns (like God Classes or tight coupling) and suggest 'good' abstractions to improve code health.

Which programming languages are supported with examples?

While the design principles are universal across all languages, the skill provides specific, concrete code examples in Python, Rust, and TypeScript.

How does this skill help during code reviews?

It provides a standardized checklist that Claude uses to evaluate code for single responsibility, dependency inversion, and unnecessary complexity, making reviews more objective.

What are the primary principles covered by this skill?

It covers KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It), and the five SOLID principles: Single Responsibility, Open/Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, and Dependency Inversion.

Code Quality Principles

Name: Code Quality Principles
Author: Ven0m0

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Learning & Documentation

Enforces software design excellence by applying KISS, YAGNI, and SOLID principles to reduce technical debt and improve maintainability.

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This skill provides Claude with a comprehensive framework for applying fundamental software architecture patterns during the development process. By integrating core principles like KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It), and the full SOLID suite, it helps developers avoid over-engineering, minimize complexity, and ensure codebases remain extensible and easy to read. It is particularly useful during refactoring sessions, architecture planning, and code reviews, offering language-specific examples in Python, Rust, and TypeScript to illustrate transitions from brittle code to robust, clean implementations.

Key Features

Conflict resolution strategies for balancing simplicity with architecture
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Detailed implementation patterns for all five SOLID principles
Automated guidance on KISS and YAGNI to prevent premature optimization
Integrated code review checklist for quality assurance
Language-specific 'Good vs. Bad' code examples for Python, Rust, and TypeScript

Use Cases

Planning new feature implementations while avoiding speculative complexity
Refactoring legacy code to improve modularity and readability
Conducting architectural reviews of pull requests to ensure best practices

About

Key Features

Conflict resolution strategies for balancing simplicity with architecture
0 GitHub stars
Detailed implementation patterns for all five SOLID principles
Automated guidance on KISS and YAGNI to prevent premature optimization
Integrated code review checklist for quality assurance
Language-specific 'Good vs. Bad' code examples for Python, Rust, and TypeScript

Use Cases

Planning new feature implementations while avoiding speculative complexity
Refactoring legacy code to improve modularity and readability
Conducting architectural reviews of pull requests to ensure best practices