====== Non-Principle ======
===== Meaning 1 =====

==== Alternative Terms ====
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==== Definition ====
A **non-principle** is a rule of thumb/law/heuristic/etc. of software development which is similar to a [[principle]] but actually is not one because it does not help distighish good solutions from bad solutions.


==== Description ====

Non-principles may carry valuable knowledge althougth they cannot be applied like principles. Non-principles often describe phenomena or effects and give them a memorable name. But they do that without any justification.


==== Examples ====

See the [[non-principles:|list of non-principles]] in this wiki.

==== Alternative Definitions ====
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===== Other Meanings =====
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===== Discussion =====

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