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Add note on reinventing wheels
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Source: http://blogs.agilefaqs.com/2009/10/19/biggest-stinkers/


## Reinvent the Wheel
The old adage "don't reinvent the wheel" doesn't apply when the wheel comes attached to a locomotive engine. [Source](http://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1bcebh/programming_best_practices/c9616mn)
Inventing your own wheels gives you a deep appreciation and understanding of how wheels work and what makes a good one. [Source](http://nodejs.debuggable.com/2011-02-26.txt)

#### Reducing the amount of code in your product should be a goal.

"I hate code, and I want as little of it as possible in our product." - Jack Diederich
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