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No, it means that I consider there to be a difference between language constructs, variable names, strings, comments, etc. - in other words what a parser does.
by AnthonBerg 9y ago
No, it means that I consider there to be a difference between language constructs, variable names, strings, comments, etc. - in other words what a parser does. String/based find-replace muddles these together. An IDE is but a collection of similar tools. I’m not strong if I choose to walk and weak if I choose to use motorised transport.
- fit2rule 9y agoYou're weak if, after using motorized transport to get around most of your life, you're suddenly asked to walk - and can't do it. Look, there's no point arguing about this any further - but I urge you to look at this alternative point of view in your professional career. Without fail, those whose proficiency depends on the features of an IDE are, in my experience, more glib about their work and problem solving, and less likely to actually push to solve common programming problems on their own. Maybe you'll start to notice this too.