Ben Balter 6/26/2012

Why You Should Always Write Software as Open Source, Even When It's Never Going to Be

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The article advocates for adopting an open-source mindset in all software development, even for projects intended to remain private. It explains that this approach forces developers to separate generic logic from specific customizations from the start, leading to more flexible, modular, and maintainable code. This prevents future technical debt and makes code easier to adapt or reuse as business needs evolve.

Why You Should Always Write Software as Open Source, Even When It's Never Going to Be

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