YAGNI and DRY — the KISS of Death for Your Software Project

Learn why popular programming mantras like YAGNI, DRY, and KISS can be as destructive as they are seductive.

Software development is full of mantras that are chanted by developers of all levels as prima facie evidence that justifies and proves the rationality of their decisions.

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YAGNI and DRY — the KISS of Death for Your Software Project

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