Best Practices

This reminds me of a consulting firm that was hired by one of my employers. They sent over a handful of "senior" engineers.

It's rarely the newbies who are the problem: more often than not, they eagerly accept feedback; it is the developers with ~10 years of experience and a "senior" title who quote "best practices" while sporting a sophomoric glimpse of history.

Me (inside words):

"A few years ago no one did what you're suggesting, and a few years from now no one will remember it."

What's the professional way of saying that?

Grok:

While this approach aligns with some current trends in best practices, it's worth noting that it wasn't widely adopted until recently, and such methods often prove transient as industry standards continue to evolve.

OpenAI:

“I’m cautious about adopting practices that feel trend-driven. Could we anchor this to enduring principles or proven outcomes before we commit?”

Reminds me of this: