[jstimpfle]

Reusable code may be not the best code. There is probably a lot of redundancy (cross-cutting concerns). Or alternatively, increased interface complexity, to the point where it's easier to just write a custom-tailored version of the code.

I still like to program in C and make my own thin abstractions / "runtime", tailored to the task at hand, and using only minimal dependencies. That way it's much easier to have only essential dependencies, not accidental ones. It's such a relief seeing a couple thousand lines of cleanly modularized C code compile almost instantly.

For example, by putting a char * into a struct definition a dependency on a more clever string type can be avoided. All that it takes is delegating memory management decisions to another place. Which is actually very beneficial, since most code shouldn't be concerned with mutation or especially allocation.

[platz]

redundancy/duplication is not a boon to maintainability admitting a revolving door of co-authors.