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Sometimes, re-inventing something is easier than trying to find it somewhere else.
by Hermel 4y ago
Sometimes, re-inventing something is easier than trying to find it somewhere else.
- Beltalowda 4y agoOr sometimes, what already exists is "okay" but not all that great, and by "reinventing" it you can improve on things. As with many things, NIH is a great attitude to have in some cases, and a horrible one in other cases. Being mindful what you're doing and why is key.
- tbrownaw 4y agoBicycle wheels, airplane wheels, and office chair wheels are all pretty different for pretty good reasons.
- ectopod 4y agoAnd a lot more fun.
- civilized 4y agoRe-inventing can be good for your personal learning. But if you're building something that others are going to have to deal with, those others will usually be better off if a classical solution or approach is used. The classical solution will usually be less buggy and better explained than whatever you roll for yourself.