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		ncmncm on Nov 16, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Individuals Matter Trying to use somebody else's code that does not solve the problem generally takes longer than writing it yourself.

pseudalopex on Nov 16, 2021 | [–]

Solving a problem isn't all or nothing.

druvisc on Nov 16, 2021 | | [–]

For it to matter, it is.

pseudalopex on Nov 30, 2021 | | | [–]

Nonsense. A house without electric outlets and switches isn't ready. It's much closer to ready than empty land.

newaccount74 on Nov 16, 2021 | [–]

But looking at someone elses code first generally makes you faster even if you end up not using any of it.

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