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by EpicEng 2744 days ago
>During big refactorings, I admit I sometimes find myself relying on compiler errors as a crutch to find (for example) which API layer I haven’t added the parameter to yet.

Sure, I do the same. I wouldn't call it a 'crutch' though; it's just using the tools you have available to you.