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I'm Lazy

I'm Lazy.

I don't want to write more code than I need to.
I don't want to create a design that is too complex.
I don't want to write "the next big thing", I just want to get the project done and make it a success.

More code = more complexity = more debugging = more testing

Even though I'll create bugs, I want them to be easy to fix, so I architect the design for each correction.  I don't want to be asked questions from other engineers on how things work so I make sure the class names, object hierarchy is clean and the operational processes are simple to understand.

I don't want to have to hunt all over the code for related behavior so I group them by name or packages.
I don't want to have to work late so I under promise and over deliver.
I don't want to be confused so I ask stupid questions so that even I can understand what I need to do.
I don't get too involved with shiny new objects because 1) too shiny and they distract and 2) newer shiny objects are right around the corner.
I'm happier when others around me are also happy.
I don't take programming too seriously, It's not like life or anything.

I'm lazy.

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