confession: I've never implemented a red-black tree. I don't even really know what one is.

I didn't really study comp sci, so I never took an algo/DS course that covered them. It was always something I figured I could learn when needed. So far I've never needed to 🙂

— Mark M (@offlinemark) September 12, 2023

I hear you. The point isn't pride about ignorance. The points are:

– Learning is personal.
– Given limited resources, prioritize learning about what matters most to you, first.
– Certain topics may be less important for an individual than the discourse would lead you to believe.

— Mark M (@offlinemark) September 13, 2023