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Reading up on Rob Pike

3 deep · digging since dec 28, 25

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    Rob Pike’s Rules of Programming (1989)

    Rob Pike's 1989 programming rules emphasize data structures over algorithms and caution against premature optimization, with commenters debating the misattribution and real-world impact of the 'premature optimization' quote.

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    Rob Pike got spammed with an AI slop "act of kindness"

    Rob Pike publicly condemned an unsolicited AI-generated thank-you email sent by the startup Sage AI, arguing it represents wasteful spam rather than genuine connection.

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    Rob Pike Goes Nuclear over GenAI

    A screenshot of Rob Pike's harsh criticism of generative AI circulated on Imgur, sparking brief regional accessibility complaints before discussion moved elsewhere.