I can see the value of examples, but in this case I appreciate the post largely for its universality and lack of examples. On reading it, examples from past and present experience spring immediately to mind, and I'm tucking this away as a succinct description of the problem. Maybe I can share it with others when more concrete examples come up in future code review.
A principle takes skill the apply, but it's still worth stating and pondering.
A principle takes skill the apply, but it's still worth stating and pondering.