Using document templates is one of those really, really good practices that most organizations hold in high regard. From architecture specifications to use case descriptions, templates abound, promising freedom from the waste of reinventing the wheel by ensuring that every specification has exactly the same information. However, templates aren’t entirely risk-free: Any good practice, even template use, can be abused, scuttling your project in sinister, subtle ways.
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