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Rather than assuming a definition, lets try to figure out what it means, ey. adjective: pragmatic dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way
by alrlroipsp 4y ago
Rather than assuming a definition, lets try to figure out what it means, ey.
adjective: pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
In the context of programming this implies reaching for a ready made solution rather than re-inventing the wheel, avoiding implementing unused features, not spending time fighting code formatting and so on.
Anyway, I think OP is confusing the term too
- OJFord 4y agoI think OP's closer in literal meaning to be honest, though missing a 'too' or something. However, as GP points out, it's such a recognisable phrase with a slightly tangential or at least specific meaning that OP's question probably isn't quite what people expect (or they don't know what to expect) from the title.
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- Bakary 4y agoPragmatic usually implies a certain down-to-earth personality, but there's no contradiction in being pragmatic about something abstract and long-term. Our goals are all irrational or based on emotion in some way, but we can use "logical" strategies to move towards them.