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Personal software factories are a waste of time
A developer argues that building personal 'software factories' — elaborate automated pipelines and tooling for one's own projects — is a waste of time, contending the effort spent on infrastructure outweighs the benefits for individual work. The piece is drawing attention among programmers, with commenters debating whether custom automation is a productivity trap or a worthwhile investment.
Why now: Developers are debating whether AI-era personal automation tooling pays off or distracts from actual work.
Evidence
- Personal software factories are a waste of time · thegreatpeter · 107
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