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Re:Challenge to scientists: does your ten-year-old code stil... by j45 on Tuesday August 25, 2020 @11:34AM (#24272415)
There's no problem with not leaving programming to programmers, its about how to encourage anyone picking up programming to have healthier habits so others can participate in the creation in the future.
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Re:Challenge to scientists: does your ten-year-old code stil... by analog31 on Tuesday August 25, 2020 @03:59PM (#24275424)
Indeed, and one thing that's lacking is any kind of coaching or training. Those of us doing it can't necessarily coach the next generation, because stuff has gotten ahead of us.
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