Brent • 6/2/2023

Don't be clever

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The article is a cautionary tale about over-engineering in software development. The author recounts creating a complex, abstract CRUDController to eliminate code duplication, which eventually became an unmaintainable monster due to evolving business exceptions. It emphasizes the importance of simplicity, self-reflection, and considering alternatives like code generators over clever but fragile abstractions.

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