This was before my time, but I believe the WS-* series of specifications is an example. > Like with the original J2EE spec, which sought to complicate the basi

This was before my time, but I believe the WS-* series of specifications is an example. > Like with the original J2EE spec, which sought to complicate the basic mechanics of connecting databases via HTML to the internet, this new avalanche of specifications under the WS-* umbrella sought to complicate the basic mechanics of making applications talk to each other over the internet. With such riveting names as WS-SecurityPolicy, WS-Trust, WS-Federation, WS-SecureConversation, and on and on ad nauseam, this monstrosity of complexity mushroomed into a cloud of impenetrable specifications in no time. All seemingly written by and for the same holders of those advanced degrees in enterprisey gibberish. https://world.hey.com/dhh/they-re-rebuilding-the-death-star-of-complexity-4fb5d08d https://world.hey.com/dhh/they-re-rebuilding-the-death-star-...