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On 02/23/2013 07:51 AM, Chris Angelico wrote:
> Steve, why do you say you're not a developer? A score of languages
> under your belt, choosing to write code in your spare time, and
> speaking competently on the comparative merits of different languages
> and why you made the decision you made - sounds like you're every bit
> a coder. Don't run yourself down so! :)

+1