The Annoyance When the Easy Solution Works After You Suffered

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After grinding for days on a complicated setup, finding a simpler tool that works first try produces a uniquely bitter feeling. The creator admits they'd actually be annoyed if it worked, because it retroactively makes the pain look avoidable. It's the universal tech experience of discovering a shortcut after the long way.

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