:programming: n. 1. The art of debugging a blank sheet of paper (or,
in these days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty
file). 2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a
wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward. 3. The most fun
you can have with your clothes on (although clothes are not
mandatory).
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
in these days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty
file). 2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a
wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward. 3. The most fun
you can have with your clothes on (although clothes are not
mandatory).
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
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