<i>The &#x27;there should be one – and preferably only one – obvious way to do it&#x27; rule sounds like another reason. It&#x27;s like being asked to choose between a perfect general use knife or a Swiss army knife.</i><p>You&#x27;re missing the <i>obvious</i> word. It&#x27;s not about removing options, it&#x27;s about having good and clear defaults.