https://keithkeekw.github.io/tags/problem-solving/ Recent content in Problem-Solving on Keith Kee KW Hugo en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0800 https://keithkeekw.github.io/posts/2026-07-04-occam-razor/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0800 https://keithkeekw.github.io/posts/2026-07-04-occam-razor/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>You&rsquo;re debugging a web application. The homepage loads slowly. Your first instinct is to blame the database query. But before you dive into query optimization, you check the network tab—and discover a 5MB uncompressed JavaScript bundle is the culprit.</p> <p>This is Occam&rsquo;s Razor in action.</p> <p>The principle is simple: when multiple explanations fit the facts, the one requiring the fewest assumptions is usually correct. It&rsquo;s not magic. It&rsquo;s a practical heuristic that saves time, reduces overthinking, and points you toward the most likely answer first.</p>