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It’s a game for kids! (i.imgur.com)
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[–] expatriado@lemmy.world 78 points 2 years ago (2 children)

oh, i solved that assignment in school... by finding the algorithm online

[–] Karfkengrumble@lemmings.world 57 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You’re hired, welcome to the team!

[–] ChlorineAddict@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Bonus points for leveraging the work of others contributing to their success

[–] Anonymousllama@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As it should be, there's way too much reengineering of the wheel. Let the big brains of the past do the heavy lifting

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@literature.cafe 28 points 2 years ago (1 children)

screams in that's not the point

[–] Rodeo@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

You're right. The learning is the point. So rather than flail in the dark, why not learn the optimal solution?