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“The whole HTML validation exercise is questionable, but validating as XHTML is flat-out masochism. Only recommended for those that enjoy pain. Or programmers. I can’t always tell the difference.”

Quote by Jeff Atwood

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Jeff Atwood, born in 1970, is a renowned software engineer known for his contributions to the field of software development, particularly in the areas of software development communities and open-source projects. He is one of the co-founders of Stack Overflow, a widely used programming Q&A website. Atwood's career has spanned from system administrator to software developer, and he has been active in various technology communities. more

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