About  books with best practices: they are a great source of inspiration, wisdom, experience, etc…  The downside is that the bigger the area where you apply the best practice, the more mediocre the solution might be for your particular situation. The best practice might be a common denominator of many practices in many different situations. Best practices are good, just be critical about them.

Here’s something I realized about best practices. Best for whom? Everytime you apply a best practice from a book, a best practices website, even advice from a friend, ask yourself: is this best… for me, for my situation, for my project?

If the only reason for applying it is the fact that is was declared a best practice, there is probably an even better practice. And only the very best best-practice is what sets you apart.