When does 'optimizing code' == 'structuring data'?

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Published on 2012-10-08T14:35:38Z Indexed on 2012/10/08 15:51 UTC
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A recent article by ycombinator lists a comment with principles of a great programmer.

#7. Good programmer: I optimize code. Better programmer: I structure data. Best programmer: What's the difference?

Acknowledging subjective and contentious concepts - does anyone have a position on what this means? I do, but I'd like to edit this question later with my thoughts so-as not to predispose the answers.

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