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First Principles Thinking

287 points · 138 comments · sunils34

  1. jdw64 · · focus · HN ↗
    Sometimes I don't understand what "first-principles thinking" is, or what exactly you have to tolerate in code for it to count as first-principles.
    1. hashmal · · focus · HN ↗
      given how the term is used lately, your questioning just means you're not insane yet, so I wouldn't worry too much.
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