: bq: but you cannot ask this to client.
: 
: You _can_ ask this of a client. IMO you are obligated to.

+1.


>> When you are given a requirement/request from your client, 
>> always verify that you aren't dealing with an XY Problem: 
>> http://people.apache.org/~hossman/#xyproblem 

...

>> Don't ever be afraid to say "No, I won't do that under any 
>> circumstances" -- but be prepared to provide a compelling reason. No 
>> one will care how gung-ho and positive you are if the end result is a 
>> pile of shit, but pessimism and negativity will be rewarded if you can 
>> back it up with sound reasoning. 

... http://www.perlmonks.org/?node_id=914899


-Hoss

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