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What is Convention Over Configuration?

 , updated on November 17, 2016
Convention over configuration is a coding philosophy that states that configuration should only be required when you're doing something different. Conventions can be established at the language, platform or application level to minimize repetitive configurations. For example, default directories might be assumed by a platform. A mechanism is typically provided to override such conventions.
It can be said that convention over configuration is a reaction to software engineering practices that go too far in planning for change by making everything conceivable configurable. This results in a shift in a developer's time from coding to configuration. It also tends to shift errors from compile time to runtime.
Overview: Convention Over Configuration
TypeCoding Principle
DefinitionThe principle that configuration is optional where a reasonable convention can be established.
ValueMinimizing busy work
Reducing runtime configuration errors
Related ConceptsWorse Is Better
Principle Of Least Astonishment
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