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> I'm really surprised that software developers aren't more the sort to really say "why am I doing this?" and to prefer systems which make it easier to answer t
by ryao 11y ago
> I'm really surprised that software developers aren't more the sort to really say "why am I doing this?" and to prefer systems which make it easier to answer those questions with pretty pictures.
The network effect should explain it.
That said, using pictures to answer questions is fairly sadistic when those asking them are blind. I know a blind developer and I never use pictures when talking to him in IRC.
- mwcampbell 11y agoHow did Git's network effect get started in the first place?
- vacri 11y agoIt was made specifically for managing the linux kernel, which has huge amounts of contributors all doing their thing in different parts.