[desmondwillow]

Consider whether this is an uncharitable comment --- someone with little expertise in a discipline has made a rookie mistake and didn't realize that the wires weren't produced individually.

Professionals overestimating their knowledge is a very common thing!

[killjoywashere]

Fair, but software engineers are especially known for this. There was an XKCD about it

https://xkcd.com/1831/