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This applies to many activities, not just programming.

That sweet spot when you know just enough to be dangerous... Dunning-Kruger and all.

Combined with a conformist, non-confrontational PC culture where the loudest voice wins, this phenomenon can easily lead to suboptimal outcomes. At least short-term -- for long-term fitness, young foolish blood is vital :)



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