In my field you're describing "playing the game", ironically. In academia the aim is to get a proof of principal, write a short paper, and move on. If you care

In my field you're describing "playing the game", ironically. In academia the aim is to get a proof of principal, write a short paper, and move on. If you care about reusable code you are building a foundation for someone else's success, but not necessarily your own. Neither side is wrong, it's just a different game.