SMRTR ProgrammingAug 11, 2025Go Make Things

Two types of coders. Two types of code bases.

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Two coding extremes pose challenges: over-abstraction splits everything into tiny functions, complicating navigation, while under-abstraction relies on copy-pasting, creating maintenance issues. The optimal approach is to write functional code without initial abstractions, then refine gradually as needed for reuse, focusing on current requirements rather than speculative future needs.

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