When I decided I'll use CTools for the Message module, I knew it will save me some time. I mean, everybody knows the "let's re-use the same API" concept. I started copying from Context module the parts that I needed, and added my own logic.

Today, I've decided it is time to add a message UI module. It took me about twenty minutes which ended with the commit message: "Added message UI - A shameless copy/ paste from Context module."

It was much faster than what I thought it would be. So, it's not just about using the same API, it is about using the API the _same way as others. And if "others" are yhahn and jmiccolis then I can sleep better at night (or at least when the baby doesn't cry).

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