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Comment by asdfman123

3 days ago

Because at most companies, software engineers aren't paid to make good software. They're paid to ship flashy features.

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inigyou  3 days ago

A plumber is paid to install pipes, not to make sure they don't leak. But he still does that, even though it takes longer. Why?

  • asdfman123  2 days ago

    Because people don't accept leaky plumbing. It cause damage and disarray. People do accept shitty software.

  • pixl97  3 days ago

    Regulations.

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