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We've all heard those coding mantras that get repeated like gospel: "Always DRY your code!" "Never reinvent the wheel!" "Full-stack devs should know everything!" But let’s be real: not all advice is one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, the "best practice" turns into a rigid rule that slows you down more than it helps.
We've all heard those coding mantras that get repeated like gospel:
"Always DRY your code!"
"Never reinvent the wheel!"
"Full-stack devs should know everything!"
But let’s be real: not all advice is one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, the "best practice" turns into a rigid rule that slows you down more than it helps.
