Re:Python Best Practice Patterns
by userbinator on Friday February 28, 2014 @11:24PM
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some of the worst code I've seen has been a result of following "best practices" instead of thinking for oneself.
Very very true. This phrase suggests there is no better way to do something, and that it should always be used because it is "best", and the dogmatic application of rules replaces actual thought and understanding. I am not against a "recommendation" or "suggestion", but to call it "best practice" is cargo-cult-like.
Very very true. This phrase suggests there is no better way to do something, and that it should always be used because it is "best", and the dogmatic application of rules replaces actual thought and understanding. I am not against a "recommendation" or "suggestion", but to call it "best practice" is cargo-cult-like.