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Comment author: Viliam_Bur 05 June 2012 09:11:27AM 7 points [-]

Seconded, more explanation is needed.

My experience with the best software practices is the following:

When a deadline is near, all best software practices are thrown out of the window. Later in the project, a deadline is always near.
While the spirit of the best software practices is ignored, it is still possible to follow their letter religiously, and be proud of it. This frequently leads to promotion.

Comment author: WrongBot 05 June 2012 10:54:13PM 0 points [-]

When a deadline is near, all best software practices are thrown out of the window. Later in the project, a deadline is always near.

This is precisely the problem. Not really much more to add.