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		progmetaldev on April 18, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I keep a WTF notebook (2021) This is exactly correct. The software should be adapted to the usage patterns of the users, not for developer ergonomics. If the two happen to align, that's great, but it's a rarity.

chrisweekly on April 19, 2024 [–]

Yes, this, exactly.

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