Build It Yourself

· Armin Ronacher · Jan. 24, 2025, 1:02 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the excessive dependency management in modern development, particularly in Rust and JavaScript. It argues for a shift towards writing simpler, self-contained code instead of relying on numerous external libraries. The author shares personal experiences and critiques the current culture that favors dependency over stability, advocating for recognition of engineers who choose to build their own solutions rather than continuously upgrading existing dependencies.
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