The failure mode of clever is “asshole.

John Scalzi
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In the context of software design, a clever design is one that is effortless and intuitive, a simple way to accomplish a goal. A clever design also requires putting more effort into making it work than it would to not make it. In this case, a clever design has a tricky flaw.

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