To be super clear (if we're all off quoting Wikipedia YAWN)
Essentially, fetishism is the emic attribution of inherent value or powers to an object.
Where 'emic' means within the social group.
What Chris is saying (I think) is that the social group of developers attribute to the three objects (DRY, time to first byte, and 'clean' commit histories) inherent supernatural powers which they have in and of themselves.
If you are sexually aroused in any way by having a clean commit history, seek help.
For further actions, you may consider blocking this person and/or reporting abuse
We're a place where coders share, stay up-to-date and grow their careers.
To be super clear (if we're all off quoting Wikipedia YAWN)
Where 'emic' means within the social group.
What Chris is saying (I think) is that the social group of developers attribute to the three objects (DRY, time to first byte, and 'clean' commit histories) inherent supernatural powers which they have in and of themselves.
If you are sexually aroused in any way by having a clean commit history, seek help.