The Art of Not Caring About Syntax Errors

Technique 6: "I'm Not Arguing, I'm Just Explaining Why I'm Right"

In this advanced technique, the bug catcher will deliberately introduce syntax errors into their code, solely for the purpose of demonstrating the futility of human endeavor.

• Step 1: Write code that is 99.9% correct, but with a single, carefully placed semicolon in the wrong place.
• Step 2: Watch as your colleagues frantically try to find the error, while you simply shrug and say "I knew that would happen."
• Read about the Counter-Technique: "I'm Not Arguing, I'm Just Countering Your Points"

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