The real wisdom is knowing when to apply the complex generic pattern and when to...

		speed_spread on Jan 12, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Strategies for working with engineers that... The real wisdom is knowing when to apply the complex generic pattern and when to just copy/paste/mutate an existing design. Also, enlightened coders will document 1) the choice and 2) the implementation so that future coders have an idea of why things are the way they are.