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Postel’s law focuses on making design versatile, flexible, and satisfactory for as many users as possible. MIller’s law focuses on breaking information into chunks so that it is easier to make sense of. They are similar in that they are focused on creating design-centered experiences. However, they are different in that Postel’s law is broader, and Miller’s law seems to be a subset of Postel’s law since chunking is just one way to make flexible designs. Another key difference is that Postel’s law focuses on ensuring that user paths are streamlined on all platforms and for all users, whereas Miller’s law is a layout principle for effectively communicating information to a user or viewer.