You're assuming I'm not a hobbyist programmer (I am). Or that I don't take into account future requirements (I do). That I only care about a passable level of s

You're assuming I'm not a hobbyist programmer (I am). Or that I don't take into account future requirements (I do). That I only care about a passable level of software (I am a big proponent of software craftsmanship... see: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36586248#36587807 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36586248#36587807, and also my original comment talked about maintainability...) In a hobbyist mentality, go wild! Do whatever makes you happy. In a professional, business environment I want to deliver outcomes first, my personal happiness comes from delivering those outcomes so it matters less on the technical choice.