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Programmers Revisit DRY: When 'Don't Repeat Yourself' Goes Too Far
Original: I've watched DRY get applied as a reflex more than as a rule. Someone reads the Pragmatic Programmer,... # programming #
A software engineer argues that DRY — the 'Don't Repeat Yourself' principle from The Pragmatic Programmer — is often applied reflexively rather than thoughtfully, causing developers to over-abstract code at the expense of readability. The post points out that the principle's second, less-quoted sentence clarifies its real intent, and it is prompting discussion about code quality and how classic programming advice is misused, especially as AI coding tools spread.
Why now: Developers are debating how a widely taught coding principle is commonly misunderstood and misapplied.
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- I've watched DRY get applied as a reflex more than as a rule. Someone reads the Pragmatic Programmer,... # programming # codequality # ai # cleancode # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community Don't Repeat Yourself: the second sentence is the one… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 4
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