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Re:The Fallacy of Premature Optimization by jcelerier on Monday October 31, 2022 @09:16AM (#33405279)
"Considered harmful" considered harmful
Re:The Fallacy of Premature Optimization by beckingz on Monday October 31, 2022 @09:50AM (#33405658)
""Considered harmful" considered harmful" considered harmful.

There are only two hard problems in computer science: "cache invalidation, naming things, and humorous recursion.

Re:The Fallacy of Premature Optimization by chillfox on Monday October 31, 2022 @10:04AM (#33405826)
I really hate the "X Considered harmful" type of articles, like by who? Inevitably they try to fake a larger consensus where one does not exist.

Just be hones and say "I think X is a bad idea"...

Re:The Fallacy of Premature Optimization by osigurdson on Monday October 31, 2022 @10:35AM (#33406328)
Exactly. Use simple language. State what you like / dislike about something and provide a compelling argument. Don't try to add false legitimacy with a "considered harmful" title. If your argument has a broad consensus, then state exactly which groups have come to that conclusion.