I never said old. I said old school. Age is irrelevant.

Guys that adhere ruthlessly to their own framework designs without regard for onboarding timeframes.

They truly believe if you can’t understand their framework designs, you’re not smart enough.

I’ve always believed a critical aspect of software architecture is making sure the developers that will maintain it are a part of the design. If they’re junior and mid-level, your architecture better accommodate their skills.