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Saying that something is "magical" is often merely short-hand for "this behavior would take too much time or effort to figure out right now, let's not get lost
by crispyambulance 10y ago
Saying that something is "magical" is often merely short-hand for "this behavior would take too much time or effort to figure out right now, let's not get lost in the weeds and just continue along with our objectives."
Admittedly, some technical folks are apt to take words literally and don't response well to the usage of the word "magic/magical" even when its meant in a figurative sense.
- eriknstr 10y agoWhile I agree that the person that is using the word "magic" might often do so for the reason that you say, I think it is better to state it as "an implementation detail" rather than using the word "magic". Not because you and I don't understand what is meant but because by using that word we give power to the idea that something is beyond comprehension when that is not what we meant.
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- fjdlwlv 10y agoPeople who believe magic exists don't believe magic is beyong comprehension