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Old 11-01-2014, 06:25 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by headhawg
Um...wasn't learning basic programming skills the whole point of this thread? If you can get info from somewhere else, do it. If you want to use someone else's software, do it. But to point out that you can get/do those things is counter to traynor's original post.
Traynor's premise is that programming skills can help you write a handicapping app.

However, if you are a mediocre programmer, is it wise to compete against people who are actually good at programming?

I'm basically talking about the difference between doing something as a hobby and doing it for money. If the latter, you're gonna need some talent.
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