Dev Tools Debate
This cluster centers on debates about the value, impact, and appropriate use of developer tools in programming, including whether over-reliance on tools signals poor skills, the need to master tools intimately, or if tools themselves are the problem.
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No, you're likely just a better programmer than those relying on these tools.
It's like developers obsessing over their tools, so i get it.
Tooling matters, pretending that it doesn't isn't really going to help you. But you do you...
Seems short-sighted to jump to conclusions about people's output based on the tools they use.
Tools are also problems for some people, they don't exist magically. If nobody cared about tools we would be writing machine code.
everyone is ranting about complexity, but these tools are built for a reason. We learn to use the tools to improve the efficiency of the job at hand. Not all tools are useful, but lets make better ones!Also, All tools are not for everyone, so developers should be comfortable not working with specific tools.
How can we make better tools if we don't blame tools?
Well it's more like using the tools other developed to help you solve your problems faster. If you're spending more time understanding the tools you're using, reconsider your tools.
Because real programmers don't use such tools?
Reduce the number of tools, use them to the max, and know those tools intimately. When it falls short consider a new tool.