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This would not be a candidate for duplication tho, because the underlying intent is also logically the same. Author is talking about things that coincidentally
by thinkloop 10y ago
This would not be a candidate for duplication tho, because the underlying intent is also logically the same. Author is talking about things that coincidentally happen to have similar code at the moment, but are fundamentally and logically unrelated, having a high likelihood of diverging in the near future.
- bluejekyll 10y agoI understand the intent. I still believe the advice is dangerous if improperly applied.
- therealjumbo 10y agoThat's true for all advice, especially in software development.
- new_hackers 10y ago"Brush your teeth" is dangerous advice if improperly applied.