I think the term you're looking for is cargo cult programming. Sure, applying keyset pagination prematurely can be a form of cargo cult programming, but OTOH I

I think the term you're looking for is cargo cult programming. Sure, applying keyset pagination prematurely can be a form of cargo cult programming, but OTOH I'd rather work with somebody who is aware of the different pagination options available. Hopefully that same person can also choses the right implementation for the right problem, but that's sometimes easier said than done.