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I remember this, Dave. I was confident I had the fastest possible algorithm and you proved me wrong. It was a humbling experience but it forced me to throw out
by davidst 6y ago
I remember this, Dave. I was confident I had the fastest possible algorithm and you proved me wrong. It was a humbling experience but it forced me to throw out my assumptions and start over. It taught me to assume there was always a faster or better way just waiting to be discovered. TANSTATFC
You should post your code when you get a chance.
- jennyyang 6y agoVery awesome that both of you are on here!
- djeiasbsbo 6y agoTruly. That's the magic of Hacker News, the people behind it always show up and even give more context and insights.
- chj 6y agoRecently I also had a similar experience, when I was about to call it a day, then discovered that there is another 10%.
- alfiedotwtf 6y ago> but it forced me to throw out my assumptions and start over. You already forgot what Chapter 3 was all about :)