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Changing every line three times

· Daniel Stenberg · Feb. 18, 2025, 2:36 p.m.

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Summary

This blog post explores the idea of rewriting code multiple times to enhance its quality, questioning whether there’s any inherent value to writing code three times or even more. It encourages developers to reflect on their coding practices and the potential benefits of iterations in programming.

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