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I am a retired software developer with 40+ years of experience. I rarely / sporadically stop by SO or SE, so if you need to contact me send email to stackoverflow@techbuddy.us.

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119 How important is it for a programmer to know how to implement a QuickSort/MergeSort algorithm from memory? Oct 7 '12
41 How to explain why design choices are good? Sep 24 '12
39 How do I set up a source code control system for myself? May 13 '11
30 Is there a reason for initial overconfidence of scientists and engineers working on artificial intelligence in the 1960s? Sep 3 '11
30 Best practices for logging user actions in production Oct 9 '12
28 Do some programmers know some secrets that we others don't? Jun 5 '11
22 What *are* the programming concepts I should master to have a deep understanding of my craft (programming)? Jan 30 '13
21 Why don't databases have good full text indexes Jun 16 '11
16 GPL Confusion! Can I sell a product with GPL covered components without making the source available? May 27 '11
13 Is it better to document functions in the header file or the source file? Jun 15 '11
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