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Thanks for the detailed explanation. I haven't used smalltalk, and I think making the mental shift from "source files and an interpreter or compiler" to "workin

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I haven't used smalltalk, and I think making the mental shift from "source files and an interpreter or compiler" to "working in the image" is something I'll need to experience to fully appreciate.

mikelevins 8y ago
It's easier to grok if you have a friend or colleague who is familiar with it and who can show you the ropes. Also, there's no guarantee that you'll find it congenial. Some people profess to prefer programming-by-carpentry, and that's fine, of course. In fact, maybe it's better for your sake if you don't like it. The great majority of programming work is programming-by-carpentry. You might find that you really like programming-by-teaching, and then spend the rest of your life pining for the opportunity to work that way.