As he dove into the new features and improvements of ST4, Alex felt a sense of satisfaction. He was now equipped with the best tools to tackle his projects, thanks to the kindness of a stranger and the power of online communities.

He never told anyone where the license came from. But when new developers at the firm asked why he refused to switch to VS Code, he’d just smile and say:

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