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Small pointy thing

October 26, 2008 - 9:05pm — tw

When computer programmers see a small pointy thing, we assume it’s the tip of an iceberg or the thin end of a wedge. But sometimes it’s just a small pointy thing.

— TJW

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October 26, 2008 - 9:14pm — tw

We believe so strongly in the

We believe so strongly in the magic of the automated tool to transform a problem that we start to see all problems as pervasive, or huge, or recurrent. We know that when a problem is localized, small, or unique, building an automated tool is a waste of work. But we just love building automated tools - that’s why we’re in this line of work.

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