Alejandro AR 10/3/2023

The 10_001 magic number

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The article examines a line of code with a 'magic number' (10_001) used to limit CSV imports. The author explores why this specific number was chosen over 10_000, deducing it accounts for a header row to improve user experience. It reflects on how legacy code often contains hidden stories of developer conversations and pragmatic fixes.

The 10_001 magic number

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