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by xojp123 2964 days ago
Being a tad pedantic and agree with the spirit of the article, but this just seems like a result from the overuse of the phrase 'best practices'.
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Exactly. "Best" practices don't always turn out to be the best, after all. "Better" practice might be a better (heh) fit.

It's often more useful to look at anti-patterns and avoid those (still with a grain of salt) than it is to go looking for a pre-existing "best" solution to your specific problem.

Don't get me started on the other best, "Best of Breed". Nothing in software or programming is a binary system, best and dreadful.