KISS principle in English

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Etymology: KISS is an acronym for keep it simple, stupid. Etymology templates: {{m|en|KISS}} KISS, {{m|en|keep it simple, stupid}} keep it simple, stupid Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the KISS principle

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"KISS principle" meaning in English

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