How to begin a text

Re:How to begin a text by henrik_w on Thursday October 06, 2016 @11:44AM (#12653397)

Something similar works when coding too: begin with ugly code that only solves a simple case. Then keep iterating and refactoring until it is good. Trying to get it right from the beginning just means you don't get started.

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Re:How to begin a text by 0898 on Thursday October 06, 2016 @12:00PM (#12653537)

Business documents often begin with what I call 'corporate throat clearing'. Same principle.

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Re:How to begin a text by angryredblock on Thursday October 06, 2016 @12:39PM (#12653860)

Absolutely. Writing bad code is a great way to put yourself on the path to writing better code -- as long as you have the 'always refactor' mindset.

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