The Tyranny of DRY: When Code Duplication is Actually Better
The DRY Principle: A Double-Edged Sword In the realm of software development, the Don’t Repeat Yourself (DRY) principle is often hailed as a golden rule. It advises developers to avoid duplicating code, ensuring that every piece of knowledge must have a single, unambiguous representation within a system. However, like any principle, it is not without its caveats. There are times when the zeal to adhere to DRY can lead to more harm than good....