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Re:Ask HN: What programming design pattern book has had the ... by Jugurtha on Saturday December 05, 2020 @08:54AM (#25314572)
>Which videos or Masterclass did you mean specifically?

This one:

>David Mamet's Masterclass on "Screenwriting"

I watched Aaron Sorkin's one, not the same feeling. Sorkin wants dialogue to be smart and fast and impressive. He wants characters who speak similarly to his perception of his smart friends' conversations.

Building product with David Mamet's advice will get you product market fit.

Building product with Aaron Sorkin's advice will get you funding, then put you in jail.

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Re:Ask HN: What programming design pattern book has had the ... by muzani on Saturday December 05, 2020 @08:56PM (#25320292)
Ah, so this one: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/david-mamet-teaches-dram...

$200 is quite a steep commitment, but with this recommendation, I'll probably take it.

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Re:Ask HN: What programming design pattern book has had the ... by Jugurtha on Saturday December 05, 2020 @09:21PM (#25320450)
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