What I take from this is we should strive for the most elegant solution to a particular problem. Be it algorithm or software architecture.
For example, if I had in some way, the catalog of all the possible solutions to problem X ready in my mind, I'd pick the most elegant one. Not necessarily the shortest, but the most elegant, the one where you can spot the _solution's outlines_ easier.
I think seeing and appreciating this outlines would make you a connoisseur of fine software. You would strive for beauty and elegance, and appart yourself from unnecessary complexity.
For example, if I had in some way, the catalog of all the possible solutions to problem X ready in my mind, I'd pick the most elegant one. Not necessarily the shortest, but the most elegant, the one where you can spot the _solution's outlines_ easier.
I think seeing and appreciating this outlines would make you a connoisseur of fine software. You would strive for beauty and elegance, and appart yourself from unnecessary complexity.