Principlev1

Track override frequency as diagnostic data—when multiple

Track override frequency as diagnostic data—when multiple children override the same parent property, restructure the hierarchy rather than accumulating exceptions.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Piagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics (equilibration resolves schema-experience tension through accommodation) and Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it (system design produces the results it gets). This prescribes using override patterns as a signal for when accommodation (hierarchy restructuring) is needed. It's actionable (count overrides, restructure when clustered) and provides a clear threshold criterion.

Source Lessons

L-0273

Override when inheritance fails

Sometimes a child needs to differ from its parent — explicit override is cleaner than implicit exception.

Connections

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AxiomPiagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics AxiomEvery system is perfectly designed to get the results it

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