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494: Primitive Obsession

The Bike Shed by thoughtbot

Feb 17, 202640:41Technology

Joël and Sally examine the simpler components of programming and why using basic data structures may not always be the best approach to solving a problem. Our hosts cover all the telltale signs and symptoms of primitive...

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494: Primitive Obsession is an episode from The Bike Shed by thoughtbot. Joël and Sally examine the simpler components of programming and why using basic data structures may not always be the best approach to solving a problem. Our hosts co...

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Published Feb 17, 2026, 40:41 long, audio available.

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