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You're right, I guess I'm comparing against both those axes at the same time, since I'm relating to my own experience as a kid 30 years ago vs as someone workin
by esfandia 8y ago
You're right, I guess I'm comparing against both those axes at the same time, since I'm relating to my own experience as a kid 30 years ago vs as someone working in tech today. Indeed, that's not really a fair comparison.
The point I was trying to make was about the distinction between programming with a limited set of building blocks vs programming with a large and open-ended selection of libraries. They don't require the same skill set, and one seems more fun to me than the other.
- eesmith 8y agoIt is easy to get started with Lego, and fun to use. Those who are really good can build some impressive objects. The limitations of the parts make it easy to find challenges to overcome. Mechanical engineering is a lot harder, there are so many options to consider, new options come along all the time so you're always falling behind, and cost plays a much larger and - I think - more boring role in the process. I think that is analogous to the point you are making with computers.
- esfandia 8y agoExactly.