As with just about anything in programming, you'll save work in the long run by having a well-thought-out plan from the beginning rather than making things up as you go along.

正如在编程时所碰到的问题一样，从一开始就采用一个经过详细考虑的规划要比在进行的同时规划更能节省工作量。

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It's a very well thought out plan.

这个计划考虑得十分周密。

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Okay. Now you have a well thought out plan to present to your boss.

好了，现在你可以将一份考虑周详的计划提交到老板那里。

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