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I think this comment applies to nearly all technology today. If it doesn't have a `man` page, good `-h` notes, or a manual released with each version, I basical
by nixpulvis 5y ago
I think this comment applies to nearly all technology today. If it doesn't have a `man` page, good `-h` notes, or a manual released with each version, I basically assume I'm going to have a hellish time Googling around for anything. This doesn't really solve the issue though, since a lot of manuals written are outdated by sources changes that were rushed and forgotten.
We need to come to terms with the fact that the way we as programmers acquire information about our tools is in a dire need of help. Search indices are just not valid references for us. We should never have learned this method of learning in the first place, but it was easy and painless in the beginning.
People need to just slow down a bit and become more methodical one thinks.
- benreesman 5y agoNot to disagree with anything you said. I will remark that for some things (Python comes to mind as just one example) StackOverflow is really useful. I think if there were a vibrant StackOverflow community around Nix it would go a very long way to making it more usable.
- clem 5y agoEven with StackOverflow, try finding the current canonical means of building Python applications and deploying artifacts. It's a maelstrom of outdated advice.