Kernighan's Lever
a day ago
- #programming
- #skill-development
- #debugging
- Debugging is twice as hard as writing the code initially.
- Writing clever code may make debugging more challenging, but it also fosters skill growth.
- Kernighan's lever: Motivation from debugging challenges drives long-term programmer improvement.
- Avoiding clever techniques to ease debugging can hinder personal development.
- Flow state in programming occurs when challenge matches skill level.
- Debugging pushes programmers to expand their skills beyond current capabilities.