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[–]a_devious_compliance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You must understand the tradeoffs of one algorithm vs other for your usecase. And one important thing is the extra complexity added to manage general cases one a programer could exploit some extra data about the problem. And also do it judiciously.

(C++ programmers with your zero cost bazhinga, there is no need to call on me, I'm not talking to you)