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I’ve observed the opposite - less experienced devs tend to want to use more complicated and extensive/invasive tech, without understanding if it’s appropriate or what its limitations are.


I concur. The best people often produce the simplest solutions. Or perhaps more accurately, they often produce solutions that correctly implement the essential complexity but with little accidental complexity added.




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