Yagni Might Lead To Premature Optimization

YAGNI might lead to PrematureOptimization: Yagn those two bytes, so lets celebrate; we saved space

The short answer by RonJeffries:

No, it can't do that. A rule which prohibits work can't be used to justify optimization.

Whow! Quite a bold assertion! Even given the FirstRuleOfOptimization? --MarcGirod

YouAintGonnaNeedIt only applies to functionality, not to memory consumption. YouAintGonnaNeedToOptimize?...

Factored away from YouArentGonnaNeedItAndYtwok


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