Researching known solutions means that you don't have to re-invent the wheel again and again and can focus on how to use the wheel instead.
@KristinHenry are the known solutions optimal? Ideal for the current context?
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@DaveHogue part of researching is comparing the known solutions, and deciding which works best for current context. -
@KristinHenry research is where we start, but isn't always where we end. -
@DaveHogue when writing code, it's very tempting to indulge in wheel-reinventing, when we could be building a new type of car. -
@KristinHenry Good example (list sorting) - do you think there are new / undiscovered methods for doing it more effectively? -
@DaveHogue well, that depends on the list. :) But it's a very well explored area for regular lists. -
@DaveHogue There are very bright people who have figure out more about it than I would in years. :) -
@KristinHenry I doubt that - you're very bright.
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@DaveHogue ahh, thank you :) But it's a matter of specialization. I love modifying and applying an algorithm to novel situations. - 1 more reply
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