When in doubt, use brute force.
Sometimes the clever solution takes forever to find, but the straightforward one works now. We overthink problems when a direct approach—even if inelegant—moves us forward. Perfection is the enemy of done.
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Sign inKen Thompson is an American computer scientist best known for co-creating the Unix operating system and for developing the B programming language. He was instrumental in the development of the original Plan 9 operating system and has had a significant impact on programming language design and software engineering. Thompson's contributions to computer science have earned him numerous accolades, including the Turing Award.