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Re:Software development topics I've changed my mind on after... by unclebucknasty on Wednesday February 05, 2025 @01:31PM (#42952983)
>Revered artisans

This may point to the dividing line. Software is required to be functional, not simply "artistic". You can certainly make the argument that there are non-functional considerations in its construction: readability, maintainability, extensibility, etc. And, these absolutely intersect with style, so it's tempting to apply words like "artistry".

But, is there a point where details veer into personal preference and insistence on style for the sake of style? I think so, and many of us have seen this. For those who haven't yet, stick around!

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