"Premature optimization is the root of all evil... and tools are just another optimization." -Me, ripping off Knuth The vast majority of tools exists to optimi

"Premature optimization is the root of all evil... and tools are just another optimization." -Me, ripping off Knuth The vast majority of tools exists to optimize and scale your time. Very few tools beyond a compiler/linker are required for software development. Depending on the size of your project, taking the time to learn a tool or set it up may not be worth it. Setting up build scripts and CI systems may be totally stupid for one project, and essential for another. The trick is to know when it makes sense to optimize your workflow and manual tasks with tools.