So many problems in programming are caused by trying to replace code with configuration. I've learned over time that the DRY principle can be harmful. Avoiding

So many problems in programming are caused by trying to replace code with configuration. I've learned over time that the DRY principle can be harmful. Avoiding repetition is only good when it remains equally readable and powerful. Defining a DSL is almost alway a better idea (but more difficult) than defining a configuration format.