(2007-12-07) Yagni Vs Gaye

Mark Bernstein considers the Neo-Victorian response to YAGNI. Sometimes, it's worth building the good generality early, because it will open new vistas and new opportunities... Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn, or fence the thoughts of your programmers when they're turning bits and rust to gold. (cf generative)