Is writing code trully easier than reading it?

Writing code is easy, writing readable code is hard.

Reading code is easy, reading shit code is hard.

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I got no evidence but no doubt about it.

Depends on code quality and experience of the reader/writer

Reminds me of Malbolge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

Chatgpt says

Writing code is not necessarily easier or harder than reading it; both can be difficult depending on the person and the situation. Some people find it easier to read and understand code that has been well-written and organized, while others may struggle with reading code that is complex or poorly written. Ultimately, whether writing or reading code is easier for a particular person will depend on their level of experience and familiarity with the programming language being used.

there is this tee

https://devshirt.club/developer-shi...

claming that it is.

Good point actually.

Most code took way longer to write than to read.

But usually it's read more times than its modified.

@C0D4 dude, I want that tattooed on the back of my boss's hand. Maybe he will remember it then.