What if you have a shining star and threw away the code and you really need to get a code?

If you've lost the code for a shining star, your best course of action would be to check any backups or repositories where the code might have been stored. If you can't find it, consider reaching out to colleagues or collaborators who might have a copy. Alternatively, you might need to recreate the code from scratch, using documentation or any available resources to guide you. Additionally, implementing a version control system in the future can help prevent similar issues.