Junior Vs. Senior: The Emotional Evolution Of Debugging

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Junior Vs. Senior: The Emotional Evolution Of Debugging

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THE ABSOLUTE COSMIC INJUSTICE OF PROGRAMMING EVOLUTION! 😱 Junior devs having a full-blown nuclear meltdown when their code doesn't work, screaming at their monitors like they've just discovered their coffee was decaf all along. Meanwhile, seniors are just sipping tea with the calm demeanor of someone who's stared into the void of undefined behavior and made peace with the chaos. They've transcended panic and entered the zen state where "working code" and "no idea why" live in perfect harmony. It's not wisdom—it's TRAUMA with a smile! The emotional journey from keyboard-smashing rage monster to serene code whisperer is the programming equivalent of achieving nirvana...through suffering!

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