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


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?


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


Regulations.




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