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Good developers learn to program. Most courses teach a language

https://evilgeniuslabs.ca/blog/good-developers-learn-to-program-not-a-language

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Good developers learn to program. Most courses teach a language.

A bootcamp can teach you the syntax of a language in six weeks. The part that takes a decade is everything else: where the seams go, where the data flows, which decisions you are stuck with for the life of the codebase. This is a senior developer's argument for what learners should actually be looking for, after thirty years of watching the difference.

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Georgiana Brummell Jul 14, 2025

I am posting this due to the wonderful enthusiasm of the developer in regards to accessibility. When I asked if this app is accessible with Talkback, this was the response I received.

"Comment from Hakanft on R/Android

Thanks for asking — and that's a really important point!

The app was built using React Native (with Expo), so it should support basic TalkBack functionality out of the box. However, I haven’t fully optimized or tested it for screen reader accessibility yet. 🙁

Your question made me realize I need to improve this — and I will! If you're open to sharing feedback after trying it, I'd truly appreciate it."

The app itself is not only a great idea but can be extremely helpful. It is a fun way to gauge your water intake and ensure that you are drinking enough water each day. It also works with twenty-nine languages! Below is the full discussion on Reddit, ttcomplete with IOS and Android links.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1lzl46o/just_launched_my_free_multilingual_water_reminder/

#accessibility #adults #Android #apps #blind #children #diet #drinking #game #GoodDevelopers #health #LifeStyle #IOS #Talkback #Voiceover #water