>>I also avoid hand-programming by using a framework that uses an expanded data dictionary to provide code in field and entity triggers, etc. Get it right once, use everywhere.
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>Ah, that what I call laziness for perfectionist. :)

In this US, and old saying in surgical training is that "better is the enemy of good."

Add in practicality: most everything will be fast enough. The slow spots can then get special attention. In the meantime, QA can be banging on the app to find problems.