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posted on 2025-04-17, 08:02 authored by Matthew PartridgeMatthew Partridge

This cartoon compares data processing over time using programming versus manual methods. It humorously highlights the ups and downs of both approaches, from slow starts to unexpected errors and eventual fixes.

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2016-03-02

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Line chart comparing programming vs manual data processing with humorous notes.

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Data processed Time Slow and steady wins the race Floating indexed array will sort this out Maybe not I'm so bored It deleted everything! It's working! Wait! It's okay - fixed it Snug Programming vs manual data processing

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    programmingdata processingmanualErrantScienceCartoonHumorComicWebcomic

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