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I think it is most often wrong to use the word 'wrong'. That implies there is the right way and the wrong way. But in fact there are only better ways and worse
by galaxyLogic 5y ago
I think it is most often wrong to use the word 'wrong'. That implies there is the right way and the wrong way. But in fact there are only better ways and worse ways, to do things.
The "right way" somebody envisions to be THE right way can be worse than something even better.
So instead of saying "Hey you are definitely doing it wrong" you can say "I can see an alternative way of doing this which might be better in some cases, for some purposes, for some users".
- jq-r 5y agoWe just have a guy in the team (he's smart, but very abrasive) who instead of using the word "wrong" uses "antipattern" for everything. And usually those are mostly his unfounded opinions on something but taken as a gospel as it sounds authoritative.
- galaxyLogic 5y agoI know that guy
- peoplefromibiza 5y ago> I think it is most often wrong to use the word 'wrong' agree, that's why the word "wrong" in in quotes in my post. I usually say "I see a potential problem here" and explain why I think it could be.
- galaxyLogic 5y agoIt is just one of those words, like never say never. I think the article has a good point, it's not good for team dynamics if we are often and overly critical of other people's accomplishments. It is their baby after all.