I have been on both ends of this phenomenon. My career and hobbies see more improvement today through error correction than technique building or rigor.
"Don't code like that, do this instead!"
"Oops, you're rushing the beat of the music, try again and don't rush."
It is a daily challenge to project positivity despite my brain being attuned to smooth rough edges.
I suspect many in the HN crowd are similarly wired. Technology fields reward those who avoid pitfalls.
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I have been on both ends of this phenomenon. My career and hobbies see more improvement today through error correction than technique building or rigor.
"Don't code like that, do this instead!" "Oops, you're rushing the beat of the music, try again and don't rush."
It is a daily challenge to project positivity despite my brain being attuned to smooth rough edges.
I suspect many in the HN crowd are similarly wired. Technology fields reward those who avoid pitfalls.