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by scotty79 165 days ago
I guess I can see how someone might be enjoying this. Especially folks who are into excercise of any kind. But it's not for me. I think there's value in forgetting and re-learning as needed.

I learned A* at least 5 times already. And each time I learn it, I feel like I'm having better appreciation and understanding of how it works. Each time I'm falling in different traps, make different mistakes, that teach me more. I wouldn't have that insight if I just memorized how to correctly implement it the first time and recalled it whenever I needed a new implementation. Also I'm perfectly happy not knowing how to implement A* in between times that I need it.

I would like to be reminded that things exist, after I forgot them, so 20% sounds way more fun for me.

Anyways, thanks for sharing your fun. Don't let me be a buzzkill. ;-)