Well said. Following a set of rules is no substitute for experience, despite any pressure to do so. Since every situation is unique, even if similar to others,

Well said. Following a set of rules is no substitute for experience, despite any pressure to do so. Since every situation is unique, even if similar to others, I think it's always best that programmers rely on their judgement and experience when writing code instead of a set of axioms. And besides, blindly embracing a set of rules is acting more like a robot, instead of a human being.