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Re:A Competitive Programmer's Handbook by z3t4 on Saturday April 15, 2017 @06:58AM (#14120242)
being good at physics doesnt help you jump higher. its good to know theory, but to be good at something you need practice.
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Re:A Competitive Programmer's Handbook by BoiledCabbage on Saturday April 15, 2017 @01:48PM (#14121824)
True, but being good at physics helps you build a better airplane.

And I'd argue programming is closer to building an airplane than it is to the almost innate skill of jumping.

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