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506 points xeonmc | 1 comments | 25 Jun 25 19:53 UTC | HN request time: 0.202s | source
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abraxas ◴[25 Jun 25 23:13 UTC] No.44382663[source]▶
An old Dilbert cartoon had the pointy haired boss declare monetary rewards for every fixed bug in their product. Wally went back to his desk murmuring "today I'm going to code me a minivan!"
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bravesoul2 ◴[26 Jun 25 02:20 UTC] No.44383674[source]▶
Sorry what's the minivan reference?
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1. angus-g ◴[26 Jun 25 03:14 UTC] No.44383895[source]▶
I assume a cycle of write bug -> fix bug -> get paid until they can afford a new car!