Right Tool for the Job
Discussions revolve around the importance of selecting and using the appropriate tool for a specific task, often employing analogies like hammers for nails and screwdrivers for screws, applied to programming and software development contexts. Commenters debate tool suitability, misuse by novices, and the proverb that a poor craftsman blames their tools.
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It's about using the right tool for the right job.
Surprise surprise, not every tool is right for every job.
Some tools are't the right one for any jobs we actually have.
Tools don't guarantee quality; a novice and a craftsman can use the same tools.
It's all about using the correct tool for the job.
It isn't the tool. It is how you use it
You should not really judge a tool by the bad use the people make of it. Hammers are perfectly fine with nail but they are horrible at cutting bread
Not every tool is meant for every job.
It is just a tool. You must know how to use it. It is your fault if you do not use it correctly. Just like a hammer, it is only approprite in certain use cases.
Shhh, one should not have to learn how to use their tools.