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Given that a lot of programmers put more effort into configuring their environment than they do into using it, maybe we need someone that teaches the lesson opp
by whatshisface 4y ago
Given that a lot of programmers put more effort into configuring their environment than they do into using it, maybe we need someone that teaches the lesson opposite to this one.
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- conorcleary 4y agoPlaying around with older Linux distros and the innovative user interface modifications and enhancements were some of my best spent hours out of all of them.
- ssivark 4y agoThis mythical programmer must exist somewhere, but in my experience most people I see & have worked with seem to have underinvested in tooling — not because the estimated value calculation came up short, but mainly because lack of clarity about the possibilities scares people away from exploring. This includes not understanding how/why the tool works, and the biases it introduces. I will also include cognitive tooling I.e. people trying to not actually understand the underlying concepts they’re using / building on.
- atoav 4y agoWell it is our own fault. If a programmer faces a hard problem, it is always tempting to follow the urge to fiddle around with the tooling. Like a hobbyist who buys a ton of gear for their hobby but never uses it. Tools are tools. If you feel they are more, you got a problem. Unless of course your job is the creation of tools, in which case: go ahead.