Sean HeberFeb 8
People rag on Xcode all the time, but every time I try to use VS.Code I'm just... infuriated. I guess I just don't get it. Maybe I'm not a real developer.
Show threadSean HeberFeb 8

It's like.. I'll want to just press a run button - but no, apparently you have to setup launch scripts or something? I dunno. And to do that involves commands in a text box? What is this, 1980? WHERE'S MY BUTTON?

And the key binding for running is apparently F5. Sorry, but my Mac keyboard hides F5 behind function keys. What is this? Windows?!

Anyway, yes, I'm sure.. this is probably all fixable and I'm dumb. Cuz what I wanted when trying something out is to spend 2 hours configuring my editor.

Show threadDominic Hopton

@bigzaphod One of the most enduring, persistent, and pervasive aspects of software development is "you're holding it wrong" and the right of passage / paying your dues of crawling through hot shards of broken glass to prove your worthiness.

related: https://www.codevoid.net/ruminations/2022/04/12/demoralized-by-complexity.html

PS see the current 'skill issue' refrain when one has a substandard experience with the robots

Demoralized by complexity – a rant

Sometimes, software development gets you down. Sometimes a rant about it helps.

Thoughts, Ruminations, & Pontifications
Feb 8 at 7:41pmWeb
Show threadSean HeberFeb 8
@grork yes.. software development has increasingly become a place where excitement goes to die.