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Bad idea Quote by Emmanuel Goldstein

“Be very careful. We suggest getting a book on HTML to avoid becoming a real legend in the hacker world. Putting up a web page before you know how to put up a web page is generally a very bad idea. The .gov sites are an exception.” quote by Emmanuel Goldstein
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““Be very careful. We suggest getting a book on HTML to avoid becoming a real legend in the hacker world. Putting up a web page before you know how to put up a web page is generally a very bad idea. The .gov sites are an exception.””

Emmanuel Goldstein

About This Quote

Source Blog: Hacker's Guide, 2020

Warns against building a website without basic knowledge, except for government sites.

In simple terms: Learn basics before starting a project.

Key Takeaway

Study fundamentals first.

Themes

education technology practicality

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

instructional warning

When to use this quote

  • building a personal site
  • learning coding
  • online business

Key Concepts

web development skill acquisition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What basics do you need to master?
  • Why are .gov sites exempt?
A Different Perspective

Skipping fundamentals leads to failure.

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