Focus on building what you need, not just reading the code
brandon_galang · x · 2026-08-21
A developer advised focusing on building the necessary product rather than fixating on reading code. The post argues that reading code doesn't guarantee hitting the mark, and success is possible without deep code reading, emphasizing the importance of positioning oneself to benefit from exponential trends.
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