The Myth of 'The Right Tool for the Job': When Familiarity Wins
The Illusion of Perfection In the world of software development, the phrase “the right tool for the job” is often tossed around with the confidence of a seasoned carpenter wielding a trusty hammer. However, beneath this seemingly straightforward advice lies a complex web of assumptions, trade-offs, and practical realities that make this mantra more myth than truth. The Assumption Trap When we say “the right tool for the job,” we often assume a level of certainty that rarely exists in real-world projects. Projects are dynamic, and their scopes can change like the weather. As Joseph Woodward aptly points out, “No one can predict the future, so why use a language that implies unquestionable certainty?”. ...