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For many people (maybe even most people) who write code, programming is just a tool. I know a lot of people who program, and it's the least enjoyable, least int
by Waterluvian 3y ago
For many people (maybe even most people) who write code, programming is just a tool. I know a lot of people who program, and it's the least enjoyable, least interesting part of their job. We need to be mindful, and quite careful, not to adopt an attitude of, "if you don't love it, and it's not your passion, stay out and let the "real programmers" do the work."
I absolutely despise painting. But I like doing home renovations myself.
- PaulDavisThe1st 3y agoI concede that this is an entirely fair point, and one that I did not consider (mostly because we're on "Hacker News".
- sanderjd 3y agoIronically, I think this is more true of "Hacker News" than on other more programming-focused forums. I would describe the ethos here as "innovative problem-solving using computer technology". Whether that involves programming is totally beside the point. It has largely been the case since this site launched that most of the solutions do involve programming, but there's no reason they must. I think lots of non-programmer entrepreneur and product manager types hang out here, because of exactly this.
- PaulDavisThe1st 3y agoWhat use of computer technology can you imagine that does not involve programming?
- sanderjd 3y agoCobbling together SaaS's, "no-code", building stuff using "prompt engineering" with AIs instead of writing code, innovative business models using pre-existing software, etc. etc.
- PaulDavisThe1st 3y agoFair points, mostly.