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> Data is more tractable than program logic. It follows that where you see a choice between complexity in data structures and complexity in code, choose the former. More: in evolving a design, you should actively seek ways to shift complexity from code to data.
-- Eric S. Raymond, The Art of Unix Programming
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https://read.engineerscodex.com/p/good-programmers-worry-about-data#unix #programming
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