The book “In pursuit of elegance” takes a very difficult subject, elegance, and does a credible job explaining what it is and what it isn't. It explains from his point of view the four key ingredients of elegance: Symmetry, Seduction, Subtraction, and Sustainability. This book presents a compelling argument on why subtraction can lead to elegance. Why doing nothing is so difficult for humans and organizations but is many times the right thing "to do".
The author works hard to give examples from a wide range of disciplines. For each of these examples it gives concepts and shows how they interact. Another thing is the curiosity. Engaging a reader’s curiosity to seek more is exactly what elegance is all about. This book not only defines elegance, which is not about setting a table well, but also gives guidance for any development process.
This is a usable book and one that can help change the way any of us think about problem solving. It does not have a step by step process, or rubrics or worksheets, but it does offer new approaches to problems and ways to evaluate solutions. For me...ignore the negative reviews. It is easy to read and engages your brain in a provocative way. What more can you ask from a book?
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