...While I've always felt that one of my strengths as a programmer was my attention to detail, one of my weaknesses has definitely been not always picking the most efficient solution to the problem....

I've often felt the same way. And I wonder if it's common among people who have thrown themselves into the fire, so to speak, vs people how have learned before doing. I started programming with TI-Basic, and learned by copying, and playing really. Does somebody who reads everything before writing anything (of sorts) generally program in a more efficient manner? (Off the starting line... before any revies/code checks)

Curious,

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In reply to Re: Amazed by What I Know, Amazed More by What I Don't by one4k4
in thread Amazed by What I Know, Amazed More by What I Don't by MrCromeDome

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