SMRTR ProgrammingMar 16, 2025Medium

Programming’s Sacred Cows: How Best Practices Became the Industry’s Most Dangerous Religion

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Software developers often prioritize "best practices" over innovation, stifling creativity and progress. Breaking conventional rules can lead to groundbreaking solutions, as demonstrated by a successful project rebuild that shipped early and ran flawlessly for years despite ignoring industry norms.

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