> Applications are bad enough in that they trap potentially useful building blocks for larger program ideas behind artificial barriers... Through the lens of a

> Applications are bad enough in that they trap potentially useful building blocks for larger program ideas behind artificial barriers... Through the lens of a developer, sure. As a consumer / user, you likely appreciate the simplicity this affords. Similarly, if you are a car enthusiast, you'd shudder at the thought of bringing your car to a Jiffy Lube for an oil change when you can pop the hood and do it yourself, but the majority of car owners are thankful they don't need to get under the hood and tinker with "all that stuff".