in reply to Merge 2 strings like a zip

How many computer programmers does it take to . . . re-rewrite something that apparently works just fine as-is, in the vain pursuit of elegance?

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Re^2: Merge 2 strings like a zip
by roboticus (Chancellor) on Jul 09, 2015 at 12:58 UTC

    Only one, but that doesn't stop the other 999 guys!

    ...roboticus

    When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb.

Re^2: Merge 2 strings like a zip
by Anonymous Monk on Jul 09, 2015 at 13:11 UTC
    How many dumb pissants does it take to think the pursuit of excellence is vain?