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		sgarland on Feb 5, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Software development topics I've changed my mind o... 200 is entirely too fucking long, and I code on a 43” 4K. I try to stay under 90 in deference to others, and if it looks better breaking at 80, so be it.

CrimsonRain on Feb 6, 2025 [–]

200 allowed doesn't mean most lines will be. In general, 99% will be around 150 with a few places going high if it makes sense.

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