Advanced Algorithmic Sprinkles: Anti-Patterns of Over-Engineering

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1. The "Just In Case" Sprinkle

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Don't just write a single, efficient solution. Instead,ประก Over-Engineer It!

Because, you know, it might happen.

3. The "I'm A Genius" Sprinkle

When the code works, but it's not because of the code.

4. The "Over-Engineer It" Sprinkle

We're not over-engineering, we're just... optimizing.

Over-Engineer It!

5. The "It's Not My Fault" Sprinkle

When something breaks, it's always someone else's fault.

6. The "I've Already Done It Before" Sprinkle

We've done it before, we know we can do it again.

7. The "It's Just A Little Extra Something" Sprinkle

When you're already done, add one more thing.

And That's Not Even The Half of It

There's always room for more over-engineering.

Go Ahead, Sprinkle More!

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