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Substitute "development" for "programming" and problem solved.

This is a forest and trees problem. Sometimes you're so focused on the trees (and leaves and stems) that you forget what forest you're in. We've all been there. Sounds like OP is there now.

But to develop, you must always be aware of BOTH the forest and trees, constantly shifting focus in and out, like a high priced autofocus zoom lens. Fall into either mode exclusively and that autofocus muscle in your brain tightens up.

Don't worry, OP. A couple calls from irate superusers oughta shock you back into the "capacity for reflective thought".



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