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Another smart move (feddit.org)

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[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

If they can't change what's essentially a variable name without issues then should they be doing the job?

[–] MadhuGururajan@programming.dev 2 points 10 months ago

pray tell me how would you change the name in every script of an automation system that refers to master? Remember, you have to justify the time and cost to your manager or director!

[–] weker01@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

In assessing risk assume everyone is a bumbling idiot. For we all have moments of great stupidity.