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Old 08-14-2010, 11:18 AM   #57
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Re: Developing from scratch


Actually, said poster(SP) has 7 kids, ailing live-in, elderly parents, 3 energetic dogs, a parrot, 3 pet rats and only ONE hand with 2 fingers -- he is missing the other hand altogether. SP was forced to resort to using a special keyboard that allowed toe typing, which of course made his efforts in flashtubation rather difficult. Not only that, but SP had to type uphill both ways while drinking coffee through a straw. Interestingly enough, SP still managed to find that special groove that allowed thoughts to flow from his mind, through his toes, across the keys, and ultimately take the beautiful form of code.


Parodies aside, Noodle's points are valid and spot on. Noodle's thoughts, though, do illustrate some additional requirements needed to really pull something decent out in a short amount of time: prior experience, clearly defined goals, extreme dedication and a thorough understanding of your chosen toolset.

Fair or unfair? I think it's silly to downplay people's achievements. Whether their achievement meets "your" definition is irrelevant. What is relevant, and what should be celebrated, is that people put forth the effort and desire in the first place and actually do something -- something that they can be proud of, whether it be big or small.
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