There are a few things that I look back on as my mistakes in the early days

John Carmack, the legendary programmer behind Doom, Quake, and Oculus VR, shared reflections today on mistakes from his early career. The post sparked significant discussion on Hacker News, with hundreds of points and hundreds of comments from developers sharing insights. It's a candid moment from one of programming's most influential figures.

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