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I never understood that mentality, frankly. I see so much in common between programmers and craftsmen, and it would be hilarious for e.g. a carpenter to refuse
by existencebox 10y ago
I never understood that mentality, frankly. I see so much in common between programmers and craftsmen, and it would be hilarious for e.g. a carpenter to refuse a specialized tool because they ONLY USE PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVERS. I would think programmers take pride in having a bigger "mental toolbox." (To deflate my own point however I've seen some interesting debates in construction; e.g. plastic or copper piping for plumbing is still apparently a contentious topic?)
- gravypod 10y agoI 100% agree that programmers are craftsman, I'd go so far as to say we are a trade/profession and not a "science." Despite this, unlike many other professions programmers show a trait very different to other professionals. We have huge ass egos. We think we are right all the time and there is no compromise.
- mod 10y agoI don't find that much different from the other trades I'm somewhat familiar with, except that in those trades they ARE right. As in, there's often one way that's the best way.