Writing highly abstracted code can initially seem advantageous, but it often results in complex, hard-to-understand codebases full of exceptions. This complexity hinders collaboration and maintenance, leading to a 'rickety pile of abstractions' over time. Keeping related code close and minimizing context boundaries can help maintain clarity and functionality in your code.
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