Why I Prefer Explicit Over Magical Defaults Posted on April 20, 2026April 13, 2026 By Programming, Software Engineer Defaults are useful until they become hidden policy. I usually prefer explicit configuration because it is easier to understand, easier to change, and much less surprising later. Share: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit