[jorisd]

I'd argue that they're not completely wrong in doing those things.

Many of those things you list really don't take too much time to do, like writing systemd units or using an ORM. But they really help when anyone needs to take a look at things in the future or someone else wants to contribute as well later on. Besides, they're easier to do when things are still fresh in the mind, and these kinds of chores rarely get done later on when a project has grown.

This being a hobby project may also be a reason why the other programmers want to do things right; they may get satisfaction and learn new things by doing it this way!

[Rayhem]

> This being a hobby project may also be a reason why the other programmers want to do things right; they may get satisfaction and learn new things by doing it this way!

Exactly my thought. Hobby projects are great opportunities to practice those skills since, if you don't, they don't manifest.