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<node id="232580" title="Re: Does an idea have value?" created="2003-02-04 11:35:41" updated="2005-02-23 09:26:31">
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A&lt;code&gt;[X]&lt;/code&gt; B&lt;code&gt;[X]&lt;/code&gt; C&lt;code&gt;[ ]&lt;/code&gt; D&lt;code&gt;[ ]&lt;/code&gt;
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I would say a combination of A and B.  While it's great to brainstorm to solve a problem, you also need to be able to "sell" your idea should someone should think that you are on the right path to a solution.  Feel free to post your ideas, but also be able to back them up (even if it's just with a toy problem) with some proof.  That way, you not only will be helping others, but you will also gain experience through your testing.  
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&lt;p&gt;I often look at my code and think "How can I break this?"  I try.  That way, when I release something, I know it will indeed solve the problem it addresses.  Not only does this produce good, stable code, but it also expands your knowledge of the implementation.
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Just my thoughts.
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--&lt;br&gt;
haxordan
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If the world is to end in a whisper, I hope that it's not someone whispering,"I wonder what this button does?" -DTB
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