JR --
That was the "original intent" of my posting of the article.... and I ALL CAPS the NEWBS part for that very reason. It is a "starter primer" for someone that just hasn't a clue about all of this.... and they can start to get a grasp. Want to go deeper - now you can jump off from here and get into the subject.
Personally -- if anyone read this article -- they'd have a "decent" brake system if they followed the basic rules set out. Pressure / MC sizing / Pedal ratio / line choice etc.
Some times I get into a subject - read an article like this - as a newb to the matter at hand - and realize that maybe I should seek out a professional for the job... so if that helps someone come to that realization... then GREAT! Because BRAKES are kinda important... maybe a whole lot more important than header tube size even....