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> amateurs who are just trying to get something to work rarely hit the codebase again after the thing does what they want. Are you saying that programmers do?

• switchbak 4y ago
  I've often been prevented from improving existing pieces of code. Usually with a variety of reasons, but it boils down to not prioritizing keeping the code clean. Invariably that's led to a higher carrying cost and decreasing ability to meet business goals. But you're right, it's a rare developer that's interested in doing the unsung work of keeping a codebase clean.