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# Design

## Principles

### For Developers
- Leverage their favorite tools. We want to integrate and place nice with others, not replace them.
- Respect their computers. Use a reasonable amount of resources. Cleanup unused resources. Install and uninstall easily.
- Respect their privacy. No spyware, etc.
- Provide options for different preferences. Examples: what library version, what color, etc.

### Maximize Effectiveness not Features
- The best software is not the one with the most features.
- Provide a *designed* experience.
- Avoid the turing tarpit.
- Avoid indecision. Make correct decisions. Do not reply on options as a crutch. Providing an option is to accommodate varying preferences, not differences in philosophy or design.

## User Interface

### Audience
- Professional programmers and new programmers.
- But, not the most opinionated, most intense power users. We want them comfortable, but don't expect to replace their favorite text editor.
- IDE not text editor.

### Goals
- Make the interface look clean and clear.
- Make it easy for developers to find what they want.
- Clear the work area as much as possible. Focus on the code, not at all the extras.

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