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The Beauty of Versatility in Software Development

The Beauty of Versatility in Software Development

Software development is a field of endless possibilities, yet debates over the ‘best’ tools or approaches often overshadow its versatility. I explore why embracing diversity and learning from others can lead to better solutions.

Isn’t it incredibly exciting how versatile software development is? Or computer science in general. I think it’s great that you can actually learn something new all the time.

It makes me all the more thoughtful that some of our tools still want to be more correct than others. For no good reason. Just because it is said. Sometimes just out of pure ignorance.

Regardless of whether it is a framework, a programming language, an architectural concept or even a development paradigm. Far too often these unnecessary discussions about which approach is best.

No matter what I use. No matter how I use it. For this specific case, I have weighed up alternatives and can try to convince with my decision. Why just “try”? Because despite all my care, I can be wrong. And if the other opinion is based on similarly careful development, then I am grateful to learn something new.

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