Go ahead, write the “stupid” code
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A developer reflects on how years of experience made them overly critical of their own coding projects, causing hesitation to write simple or "dumb" code for learning purposes. After catching themselves avoiding small experimental projects like a basic stock ticker and quote app due to perfectionism, they realized this self-criticism was stifling their curiosity and growth.
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