I think I would call this optimization process "In-House Trip Chaining." Bicyclists trip chain a lot because it takes time and energy to travel between points. But yes, it's possible to take it too far.
I think this work experience kind of summarizes a lot of programming-related frustration, in a nutshell. We solve the easy stuff quickly, but getting stuck and working through the harder problems is often a nonintuitive, non-linear experience. And we always feel dumb when we start to figure out where things have been going wrong. But VERY GOOD to have your manager present to see what it's like and see you fight the dragons. :^)
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Date: 2018-08-30 02:24 pm (UTC)I think this work experience kind of summarizes a lot of programming-related frustration, in a nutshell. We solve the easy stuff quickly, but getting stuck and working through the harder problems is often a nonintuitive, non-linear experience. And we always feel dumb when we start to figure out where things have been going wrong. But VERY GOOD to have your manager present to see what it's like and see you fight the dragons. :^)