<p>^^^ Understanding the code you’re using doesn’t develop bad habits. The best programmers understand the most primitive of code and languages. It doesn’t matter because hardly any CS majors will be programmers, but there’s no reason to limit your abilities.</p>
<p>If you disagree, then don’t do it. Certainly there are times when I don’t have time to heed my own advice. But I try to follow it when possible.</p>