Here are some examples: * spaces versus tabs and then rejecting a code commit because of white space or other draconian rules not related to any business justi

Here are some examples: * spaces versus tabs and then rejecting a code commit because of white space or other draconian rules not related to any business justification. * Whether or not a code update performs actions in certain ways, such as specified methods over other methods, without a valid business justification. Normally this appears to be some manner of code style rule. * Rejecting code that uses functions or makes use of lexical scope instead of OOP. * Rejecting code that doesn't make use of the framework even when that particular existing code file doesn't make use of the framework. * Rejecting code that bypasses the framework even though it is a new effort in new files, thus no regression, and has supporting tests. * Rejecting code because the diff is intimidating. * really long build cycles so that a developer can use their favorite framework or tool * A minor tiny module that requires a million dependencies sets off a warning or conflict in your code at build time and requires you to dive under the hood even though the problem is exposed from some horrid dependency. --- If I thought about this more I am sure I could come up with a bunch more. The business never comes to you and mandates you use a popular new JavaScript framework or that the test environment tests for code style and white space. The business doesn't care about this unnecessary stupidity especially if it makes other business requirements, such as security or accessibility, more challenging. The business cares about reducing expenses, retaining users, not getting sued, and generating revenue. You can justify the stupidity with all manner of technical reasons, but in the end does it allow you to perform simple updates in minutes or days? As a developer you are an expense to the business and not a driver of revenue. If you have to justify your limited productivity with a bunch of technical nonsense you are a financial liability.