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There is a difference between code quality and software quality. Users dont care about the code quality at all as long as it meets their needs and requirements.

You should strive for both but if you had to choose one, quality software written with bad code is more valuable than bad software written with good code.

While quality code adds value when it comes maintenance and scaling, it is often overvalued by developers who think it is the end goal in itself.