> What is the software equivalent of spacing studs interspersed with fireblocks that we're not doing? > > In software, easily repeated steps and proper practices are moved to the runtime/language/compiler etc.

At least in my opinion, that doesn't make them _not_ the equivalent of spacing studs interspersed with fireblocks, etc. It just makes it automatic... the same way that contractors buy materials that have certain things build into them (weather resistant, fire retardant, etc).

Just like it's entirely possible to build software without using common libraries (roll your own, etc); one can do the same with buildings. The only difference is the official rules requiring they way things are done.