Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In today's video we'll debunk 7 smart ideas that waste your time as a programmer. For each myth, we'll look at why it's a trap, how it lures you in and most importantly how to avoid mistakes I've made in the past.

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- The problem with bleeding edge tech
- How theory holds you back
- Clean code
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