Programming is not a zero-s... by John Carmack, an American Scientist

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“Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesn't take it away from you. I'm happy to share what I can, because I'm in it for the love of programming.”

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Name: John Carmack

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Aug 20, 1970

Profession: Scientist

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