Gall's law

GPTKB entity

Statements (15)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf adage
gptkbp:describes complex systems
gptkbp:field systems theory
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:John_Gall
gptkbp:hasConcept A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be made to work.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gall's law
gptkbp:influenced system design
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:complexity_theory
gptkb:KISS_principle
evolutionary design
gptkbp:statedIn gptkb:Systemantics
gptkbp:yearStated 1975
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Conway's_law
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6