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Re:How Developers Stop Learning: Rise of the Expert Beginner... by ownagefool on Wednesday July 08, 2020 @08:26AM (#23769178)
He doesn't want to learn the new thing.

Just refuse to accept the code unless it's a PR; leave him no choice.

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Re:How Developers Stop Learning: Rise of the Expert Beginner... by ChrisRR on Wednesday July 08, 2020 @08:54AM (#23769374)
Already tried. I've been told to just merge it and stop being awkward
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Re:How Developers Stop Learning: Rise of the Expert Beginner... by Lio on Wednesday July 08, 2020 @09:57AM (#23769893)
Who ever is telling you to accept that is really the one responsible.

They're the one setting the standards for the team. Your colleague is just working to rule and the rules are lax.

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