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I think standards could be higher while perfectionism could be lower. I'd even go as far as to argue that perfectionism is a contraindicator to quality software
by PartiallyTyped 2y ago
I think standards could be higher while perfectionism could be lower. I'd even go as far as to argue that perfectionism is a contraindicator to quality software and high standards.
Perfectionism doesn't necessarily mean better implementations, good practices, or even doing the right thing. Chasing and stacking needless abstractions to make things appear clean is an example of such perfectionism that actually harms the industry and erodes standards.
- zelphirkalt 2y agoIn the second paragraph you name what seems to be your definition of perfectionism. I can't say I agree with it, because to me it seems to move away from perfect.
- PartiallyTyped 2y agoWhat I was alluding to, but perhaps should have communicated better, is that perfect within our domain, subjective.
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