The core of what I do is solve problems, whether that's in graphic engine flow or rockets. I like working on things that are going to have an impact one way or the other.
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Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesn't take it away from you. I'm happy to share what I can, because I'm in it for the love of programming.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Collaboration in programming enriches everyone involved without loss.
This quote by John Carmack emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge within the programming community. It suggests that teaching and helping others do not diminish one's own skills or understanding, but rather enhances the collective knowledge and passion for programming.
Themes
ProgrammingTeachingSharingCommunityCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a tech conference discussing the importance of mentorship in programming.
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All quotes →Sharing the code just seems like The Right Thing to Do. It costs us rather little, but it benefits a lot of people in sometimes very significant ways. There are many university research projects, proof of concept publisher demos, and new platform test beds that have leveraged the code. Free software that people value adds wealth to the world.
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