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“It is not that uncommon for the cost of an abstraction to outweigh the benefit it delivers. Kill one today!”

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John Carmack, born on August 20, 1970, is a renowned programmer in the field of game development. He is particularly famous for his work at ID Software, where he was instrumental in creating classic games such as 'Doom' and 'Quake'. Carmack has made significant contributions to game engine technology, 3D graphics, and virtual reality. more

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