What Does YAGNI Mean?
The Quick Answer
YAGNI means "You Ain't Gonna Need It."More Observations...
The acronym YAGNI is used in coding as a reminder to developers not to add additional methods, functions and constructors they think may be needed in the future. Such practices are considered a waste of time because, more often than not, "you ain't gonna need it."Image for YAGNI
When I write YAGNI, I mean this:
"You Ain't Gonna Need It"
Summary of Key Points
"You Ain't Gonna Need It" is, by far, the most common meaning for YAGNI when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| YAGNI | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | You Ain't Gonna Need It |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Specialists |
Example of YAGNI Used in a Text
YAGNI
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