Figuring things out beats knowing everything; deep work > endless prompting
_jaydeepkarale · x · 2026-08-19
A developer reflects on a week of deep work and problem-solving. The core argument is that "figuring things out" is more crucial than prior knowledge. One should learn on-demand—tackling consensus algorithms only when building a database, or register allocation when reaching the backend of a compiler. It's more refreshing to engage in deep work than just endless prompting.
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