alt Hacker NewsIf you don’t commit its output until it’s in a shape that is maintainable and acceptable to you— just like with any other pair programming exercise— you’ll be fine. I do think your skills will atrophy over time, though. I’m not sure what the right balance is, here.
My honest opinion is that some of my skills are atrophying, and some of them are increasing.
I have managed a python app for a long time due to it being part of a much larger set of services I manage. I've never been particularly comfortable with it.
I am easily learning, and understanding the python much much better.
I think I'm atrophying in a lot of syntax, and typing automatic things.
It doesn't really feel straight forward that it's one or the other.