Looks Good To Merge (Into Traffic)

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4 months ago 284,002 views 1 shares

Looks Good To Merge (Into Traffic)

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For those not in the know, "LGTM" = "Looks Good To Me" - the four most dangerous words in code review history. This tweet brilliantly captures Silicon Valley's work-life balance (or complete lack thereof). When your Uber driver is simultaneously reviewing pull requests while navigating traffic, you know tech culture has gone too far. The ultimate multitasking fail: merging code while merging lanes. Somewhere, a project manager is thrilled about the increased productivity while everyone else is praying they make it to their destination alive. The hustle culture has officially jumped the shark!

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