Gianni RFeb 26, 2024

What are the craziest misconceptions you’ve heard about programming from people not familiar with it?

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What are the craziest misconceptions you’ve heard about programming from people not familiar with it? - Lemmy

As someone who spends time programming, I of course find myself in conversations with people who aren’t as familiar with it. It doesn’t happen all the time, but these discussions can lead to people coming up with some pretty wild misconceptions about what programming is and what programmers do. - I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences. So, I thought it would be interesting to ask.

Show threadpopcar2Feb 26, 2024

That just because I’m a programmer that must mean I’m a master of anything technology related and can totally help out with their niche problems.

“Hey computer guy, how do I search for new channels on my receiver?”

“Hey computer guy, my excel spreadsheet is acting weird”

My friend was a programmer and served in the army, people ordered him to go fix a sattelite. He said he has no idea how but they made him try anyways. It didn’t work and everyone was disappointed.

Show threadAlexstarfire
And everyone expects you to know how to make phone apps.
Feb 26, 2024 at 10:20amWeb
Show threadCaptain AggravatedFeb 26, 2024
Like, I think I know what to google in order to start learning how.
Show threadmsageFeb 26, 2024

If you know Java or Javascript you can easily build apps.

But like in every other software field, design is often more important.