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inexperienced big brain developer see nested loop and often say “O(n^2)? Not on my watch!”

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This hits too close to home.

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New code is O(n log n), but the time benefits only kicks in when n is above 1 trillion. Otherwise it’s much slower.

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And 90% of the time, n is about 3

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I feel like this is a perfect encapsulation of how an experienced self-aware developer thinks. Experience really beats the hard stances out of you. I find myself saying “it depends” and “a bit of column A, bit of column B” often, like a cheap kids toy

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Programming is the gradual collection of mantras.

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Finally, a development philosophy that sounds unambiguously correct.

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