Principlev1
Structure complex work into hierarchical subsystems of
Structure complex work into hierarchical subsystems of stable intermediate components to enable parallel development and minimize cascade failures from interruptions.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Hierarchical Chunking Expands Capacity (hierarchical organization with stable subsystems evolves faster) and Experience Segments into Nested Hierarchical Events (brain segments experience into nested hierarchical events). Prescribes hierarchical decomposition as a robustness and efficiency strategy. This is actionable system design guidance.