Overcomplicatin’

There’s a well-worn quote about how we start simple, then master complexity, and eventually circle back to simplicity. That idea isn’t just for musicians—it maps directly onto web design, where many problems have multiple solutions.

Brad’s latest post makes the case that the simplest approach—usually plain HTML and CSS—tends to be the right one, even when your team or your own instincts lean toward something more elaborate. The real challenge isn’t avoiding complexity; it’s knowing what’s possible and choosing when to use it.

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