I've played each role at some point, in several languages. Now, if I modify code written by a Purist for example, I try to use the purist style. I don't comprom

I've played each role at some point, in several languages. Now, if I modify code written by a Purist for example, I try to use the purist style. I don't compromise on correctness however, which sometimes means commit messages are much longer than the diff itself. It works great if everyone is willing to learn from each other -- when ego doesn't get in the way that is.