So the problem is that the practice is called "best"? The idea is that of all practices for solving a problem the "best practices" were those which often if no

So the problem is that the practice is called "best"? The idea is that of all practices for solving a problem the "best practices" were those which often if not always proved best for as many contexts as possible (also in hindsight). Version control is usually considered a best practice. I don't see a problem here. When you work with people who blindly follow what is called "best", cargo cult will not stop when you stop calling it best. And beside that I will always prefer "cargo cult" over "not invented here syndrome".