Famous quote by John Carmack

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Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesnt take it away from you.
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"Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesn't take it away from you. I'm happy to share what I can, because I'm in it for the love of programming"

- John Carmack

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John Carmack's quote speaks to the concept that shows is not a competitors. It is not a zero-sum video game, meaning that when a single person gains something, another person loses something. Instead, Carmack thinks that mentor something to a fellow developer does not take away from the teacher. He mores than happy to share his knowledge and experience due to the fact that he enjoys programming. This quote highlights the concept of collaboration and neighborhood in the programs world. It is not a competitors, but rather a collective effort to learn and grow. Carmack's quote motivates developers to share their understanding and experience with others, as it will eventually benefit the whole shows community. By working together, developers can learn from each other and develop better programs. This quote is a reminder that shows is a collaborative effort and that everybody can benefit from sharing their understanding.

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John Carmack This quote is written / told by John Carmack somewhere between August 20, 1970 and today. He was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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