Re:Ask HN: How to be productive with big existing code base
by jimmy1 on Thursday February 28, 2019 @09:01AM
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Ok, but seriously I am genuinely curious, what is the reason for the fence in the picture? I see fences like this when I am out in the mountains camping or hiking. Is it to prevent some type of animal from roaming down the roads?
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Re:Ask HN: How to be productive with big existing code base
by Jach on Thursday February 28, 2019 @09:16AM
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Every fence might be different! Clicking on the picture gives a description of that particular one's history. When I see fences/gates on forest service roads or access roads I presume one reason for them is to limit access. Roads require maintenance, having fewer vehicles driving over one means less maintenance. During winter season a fence could also be there to limit access for the purpose of reducing the need for search & rescue or towing services...