karpathy
CommunityThink before coding with surgical precision.
Software Engineering#verification#simplicity#surgical-changes#plan-driven#think-before-code#code-principles
Authorgrenos
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
Karpathy Coding Principles provide a disciplined framework for developers to think before coding, keep solutions minimal, and define verifiable success criteria to reduce waste and risk.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Think Before Coding: Make assumptions explicit and surface uncertainties before writing any code.
- Simplicity First: Favor minimal, well-scoped implementations with no unnecessary abstractions.
- Surgical Changes: Modify only what is necessary, preserving existing structure and behavior.
- Goal-Driven Execution: Transform tasks into verifiable goals with explicit steps and success criteria.
Quick Start
Apply these principles to your next coding task by explicitly stating assumptions, selecting the simplest solution that meets requirements, and documenting how you will verify success.
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