It's true that the 10-line code I was describing did provide some extra information, like the fact that there are different cases that are, have been, will be o

It's true that the 10-line code I was describing did provide some extra information, like the fact that there are different cases that are, have been, will be or could have been different... I agree that the code isn't the end result if that's what you're saying. But the resistance to change is everywhere not only in the code and it locks projects into what they are. Only expansion is allowed. I'm not saying it's bad it's just what it is.