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Don't programmer do this when they create a prototype and reiterate from there until they have a fully functional product? Unlike painting, programming can refactor parts and rearrange everything. There is no need for an additional sketch if the sketch can become the painting.

Unlike painting, programming can refactor parts and rearrange everything.

You've never seen a "//I don't know why this works, but don't touch it" in code?

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