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Merge sort (the first example countering visual programming's value) is a great demonstration of something that doesn't make sense to convey visually. I strongl
by gabigrin 2y ago
Merge sort (the first example countering visual programming's value) is a great demonstration of something that doesn't make sense to convey visually. I strongly believe algorithms in general are best conveyed using good ol' textual programming.
However, most dev's work isn't writing merge sort, but gluing up databases, third-party vendors, and internal microservices to perform some business logic. The amount of "low-level" coding done is low, and getting even lower with the emergence of LLMs.
With that in mind, visual programming as a way to orchestrate different components together can shine!
That's why I built Flyde - https://www.flyde.dev https://www.flyde.dev. An open-source visual programming language that integrates seamlessly with existing code, and doesn't replace it.
- arethuza 2y agoI can see why you might want to explain something visually but not build it visually - that merge sort example IMHO being a great example of the latter.