I work with scientists who self-trained in application development. They use design patterns and factory methods just like the next programmer because they have

I work with scientists who self-trained in application development. They use design patterns and factory methods just like the next programmer because they have learned what is practical. We all started out writing shitty code but some of us had a need and a venue to refine the skill to the point that our employers could sell our work products. Researchers rarely see that pressure.