Scientists vs Programmers: The Miracle Of Working Code

Software development Code fixes It works Don't touch it Miracle code Unexpected solutions Mystery bugs

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Scientists vs Programmers: The Miracle Of Working Code

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Scientists: "Let's methodically figure out why this works."

Programmers: "NOBODY MOVE! DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING! It's working through some arcane digital sorcery that will instantly vanish if we dare question it!"

The difference is clear. Scientists seek understanding. Programmers worship at the altar of "it works on my machine" and treat working code like a house of cards built by a ghost. The number of production systems running on unexplainable fixes and accidental solutions would terrify the general public.

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