Doing enough software necromancy means being able to track down the one line among millions to keep your build progressing despite no stack trace pointing to where that line is.

@mauve The Master replied: "That programmer has mastered the Tao. They've gone beyond the need for design; they do not become angry when the system crashes, but accept the universe without concern. They have gone beyond the need for documentation; they no longer cares if anyone else sees their code. They've gone beyond the need for testing; each of their programs are perfect within themselves, serene and elegant, their purpose self-evident. Truly, they have entered the mystery of Tao."

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