Tabs vs. Spaces: The Programmer’s Holy War

Tabs vs. Spaces: The Programmer’s Holy War
The debate of tabs vs. spaces has raged on among software engineers for decades. It’s the closest thing the software industry has to a holy war and the casualties can be real. The tabs vs. spaces debate has ended partnerships, hurt feelings, and crashed programs.
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Jun 29, 2022
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Written by Zack West
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Entrepreneur, programmer, designer, and lifelong learner. Can be found taking notes from Mother Nature when not hammering away at the keyboard.
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