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I’ve encountered the same thing. I’m a terrible programmer but find f# way clearer than most C#/java. But I work with tons of great developers who would rather
by nickpeterson 4y ago
I’ve encountered the same thing. I’m a terrible programmer but find f# way clearer than most C#/java. But I work with tons of great developers who would rather cut off their finger than learn f#, it bothers me because it exposes some fundamental difference between us I dont like to believe exists.
- politician 4y agoJob vs craft. Or, maybe, they just don’t want to pollute the codebase with a new thing that breaks. Consistency is a virtue in old codebases.
- OOPMan 4y ago> I'm a terrible programmer Oh? Did you win some award? I'm curious as to how you're determining this?
- nickpeterson 4y agoNot a humblebrag. I’ve noticed I struggle with tracking lots of variables and states compared to many fellow developers. I’ve sort of tried to turn this weakness into a strength, by making code simpler, but sometimes I make it too terse because I like code golfing.