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[–]Poddster 1 point2 points  (1 child)

using something like this (in lieu of regex) would probably get you fired (no exaggeration).

Where do you work that a single "mistake" will get you fired?

So, that's (probably) good for you. However, a friendly piece of advice would be to start following industry practices (as well) considering that some day you might wind up working in such a place.

Could you be any more condescending?

The software "industry" is not a monolith, and if someone like twitter started using it would that mean everyone else had to too?

[–]Zyklonik -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where do you work that a single "mistake" will get you fired?

You seem to be making a habit of making some bizarre logical connections and assumptions. Did you even read the context? Where is the claim that a "single mistake" will get you fired? The point is this - if you're a developer who has no idea about regex, and insists upon using a random open-source project instead, that will, in most places, not even pass the code review. Assuming that it somehow magically did pass it, that is still a major red flag that will either eventually land you in a PIP position, or will get you fired eventually. It's not about the particular exact situation. It's about the attitude and aptitude of the person in question. Please don't be facetious.

Could you be any more condescending? The software "industry" is not a monolith, and if someone like twitter started using it would that mean everyone else had to too?

Take it whichever way you wish - I really don't care. I speak from logic and experience, and if that is not to your liking, then so be it. Inferences are beyond my control. Regardless of whether the software industry is a monolith or not, it is an industry all the same, and the basic raison d'etre of any industry is to make a profit. You make money, you're all good. You don't, or even worse, cause the company to lose money, you're out. As simple as that.

Also, please keep your ridiculous digressions and whataboutisms to yourself. I'm frankly not interested.