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Re:Ask YC: Should computer books contain intentional techni... by carterschonwald on Monday May 05, 2008 @11:41PM (#182152)
No, theres this idea called "exercises and their solutions", which are designed for provide a mechanism for deepening understanding after reading a text. Beyond that, theres the whole mechanism of in appropriate social or research forums posing questions to one's social peer group, which is at a whole 'nother level!
Re:Ask YC: Should computer books contain intentional techni... by amichail on Monday May 05, 2008 @11:45PM (#182157)
The problem with the exercises is that they are voluntary. But intentional errors will irritate you until you figure out what's going on.
Re:Ask YC: Should computer books contain intentional techni... by euccastro on Tuesday May 06, 2008 @03:07AM (#182268)
Did you know that banging your weenie with a hammer is intensely pleasurable-- when you miss?