[xkcd] Is It Worth the Time?

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Don't forget the time you spend figuring out whether to automate.

🔗 xkcd.com/1205 · #1205

Why it resonates: Every developer has fallen into the trap of spending hours automating a 5-second task they do once a month — this chart is the compass we all need before opening a new script.

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