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by visitor4rmindia 6074 days ago
Ok - this is a cute post but I'm going to play devil's advocate.

So what if it is faster to do X? I program because I like to. I find it much better than trawling through the net, evaluating a half-dozen alternatives and then cursing as I try to force fit their API into my requirements.
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v4us 6074 days ago
If you like you may programm but it will be your HOBBY. IF you need something special or it is fater to program yourself DO IT. But Biz needs fast and quility solution.

however i'm in Academia and need to program a lot of by myself, cause i should use some non free library ( cause other people wil lnotbe able to modefy this code and etc.

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visitor4rmindia 6074 days ago
Ok - I program in a software product company. Our business depends on getting out the best solution - not the fastest solution. It's definitely not a "hobby".

Some businesses may requires "fast" solutions, but I would argue that most businesses would be better off with "the best" solutions. And, in any case, requirements of a certain segment of businesses shouldn't really qualify as "The No #1 Rule Of Programming".

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