Comments on: Why you shouldn’t steal someones else source code or design

By: Miriam

Miriam — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:02:32 +0000

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By: Marcell

Marcell — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:48:09 +0000

Thanks Tracy!

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Tracy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:05:49 +0000

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By: Carlos

Carlos — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:15:50 +0000

I agree with the sentiment “Don’t Steal” but your argument is naive and the only tip you give isn’t helpful. Looking at good design isn’t going to make you a better developer.

Rebuilding other people’s code can be a very useful instructional tool because it forces us to think about the space differently. Different people certainly think about space in different ways and can get value out of bridging the gap from a strangers code to the way you would design it yourself. Code is just a medium.

Extend your metaphor of a bike. If I try to emulate your style on my bike I will be less generally proficient than if I get on your bike and learn how to ride it myself.

I don’t condone plagiarism, but if you are trying to reinvent the wheel every time you put something together you are wasting time and missing out on an instructional experience.

By: Clay

Clay — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:31:37 +0000

Marcell, I am very interested in learning more about the webdesign aspect in Graphic Design, I am 38 and graduate from Art Istitute of Pittsburgh. Problem is that back then the web was for the elite and I learned nothing about web related topics, I am currently self teaching but very slow going, I work as a designer now for a small silkscreen outfit, my offer is to barter your art in print say on hoddies, etc. In return some schooling in area of web work. You can contact me at : cashiousclay@gmail.com. This is for real bro !

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By: Deepu Balan

Deepu Balan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:15:26 +0000

Well said Marcell, Thought provoking post. Appreciate your efforts in putting this together.

-Deepu

By: Melody

Melody — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:38:03 +0000

I remember I used to do that when I first started looking at codes..but now with stuff like php, it’s irrational to think the same setup will happen with copy and paste..

By: Marcell Purham

Marcell Purham — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:22:50 +0000

Thanks guys for the great feedback. Really appreciate it
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