Brute Force Is Not the Enemy. Premature Optimization Is.

Most developers rush to optimize. They hear and panic. But here’s the truth: Brute force isn't wrong. Premature optimization is. Before jumping to Dynamic Programming or clever tricks, ask: What are the actual constraints? Is truly large enough to matter? Is readability the higher priority here? A correct solution is always better than a buggy one. Strong engineers optimize when performance requires it—not when ego demands it. CodeWithIshwar