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The same mindset can be seen everywhere, even in opensource:

-Build shiny new replacement -> HN front page, exposure, kudos -Fix bugs in existing thing -> No recognition

Rewriting is so much more fun than hunting after obscure issues

That’s true, but in theory a professionally-managed company like Google should not be motivated by HN front pages and kudos; it should be about maximizing long term profits.

That’s exactly the meme/complaint: Google seems to value innovation more than success.

In open source, it's more that you get to make all the decisions in your own project, and don't have to spend time trying to convince someone who may ultimately disagree with a proposed change.

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