The conclusion of the article is "yes", because you usually end up saving more time in the long run than you think. But there's an even better reason. Consiste

The conclusion of the article is "yes", because you usually end up saving more time in the long run than you think. But there's an even better reason. Consistency, encapsulation of process, and a form of self documentation. This is the real goal - the time savings are a bonus.