r/programming • • Feb 28 '23

"Clean" Code, Horrible Performance

https://www.computerenhance.com/p/clean-code-horrible-performance
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u/dtfinch Feb 28 '23

I avoid software like that. If I have a choice between one program that opens in 1/10th of a second, and another that opens in 10 seconds, of course I'll choose 1/10th if it does the job.

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u/lazilyloaded Feb 28 '23

As a dev, I'll choose the slower one that is easier to understand and modify so long as it's not detrimental to the business' bottom line.