Yes, please read the spec. All the specs! Shockingly few developers will read the f*cking spec for anything. It mystifies -- or perhaps terrifies -- me. It's o

Yes, please read the spec. All the specs! Shockingly few developers will read the f*cking spec for anything. It mystifies -- or perhaps terrifies -- me. It's one of the criteria I try to use to judge if I'm dealing with someone who seeks to truly solve problems, or just keep the build light from turning red. Some specs are actually kind of fun to read. POSIX is surprisingly pleasant, and sometimes amusing in a "Why is THAT warning label there?" kind of way. You don't have to treat them like a novel, but many are excellent reference material to keep at your fingertips.