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<!-- (audio) James: It's interesting to think about it. I used to just write code without thinking much about the end user. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What is James describing about his approach to coding?

--answers--

A habit he had in the past.


Something he plans to do in the future.

--feedback--

James isn't talking about future plans; he is reflecting on something he did before.


A habit he continues now.

--feedback--

James uses the phrase used to, which shows he is describing something he did in the past, not currently.


A process he never followed.

--feedback--

James describes a habit he once had, so it is not something he never did.

--video-solution--

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--explanation--

James says, I used to just write code without thinking much about the end user.

Used to indicates a past habit or action that is no longer true.

This sentence shows that he previously wrote code without considering the end user but has since changed his approach.

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