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To be a better programmer, write little proofs in your head
This is a brief write-up of a trick I learned that helps me write code faster and more accurately. I say "trick", but it's really something I started to do without noticing as I moved further into my career. When you're working on something difficult, sketch a
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Software EngineeringMath & Algorithms2025
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | To be a better programmer, write little proofs in your head by mprast | 463 | 167 |
