[timpieces]

Yes I feel that when to apply certain techniques is frequently under-discussed. But I can't blame people for err-ing on the side of 'do everything properly' - as this makes life more pleasant in teams. Although I think if you squint, the principle still applies to your example. The further you get from the 'core' of your platform/application/business/what-have-you, the less abstract you need to be.