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"...incantations specific to some configuration/OS/Language/Tooling" This is one of the things that I struggle with, much more than actually learning the progr
by open-source-ux 10y ago
"...incantations specific to some configuration/OS/Language/Tooling"
This is one of the things that I struggle with, much more than actually learning the programming language. I'm embarrassed to admit it because it's part of the DNA of programming environments, and it feels like no-one will take you seriously if you don't love or master the command line to perform tasks in your environment.
But I'll say it, I (mostly) hate the command line for the endless, excessive configuration/installation/tooling/updating tasks that are such an intrinsic (and unfriendly) part of "modern" programming setups. It also feels like there is zero interest in ever changing these things.
Anyone else want to admit they struggle or dislike this state of affairs? Or am I the only one?
- nikdaheratik 10y agoI'm possibly the only one in my office who is comfortable on the command line. Most of this may be that we're in a Windows environment, but they all seem to use an IDE more than anything else. I feel like for web stuff at least, the command line is easier because you know exactly WTF it's doing instead of having it hidden behind layers of useless and arbitrary UI. But if the IDE or other tools is good enough for what you need to do, then I don't believe it makes a difference.