I'm Just Having Fun

5 months ago

The author works professionally on a compiler and writes about build systems in their free time.
They feel uncomfortable when people react to their posts by feeling intimidated or small.
They emphasize that learning complex topics is achievable through experimentation and hard work, not magic.
Everyone has their own area of specialization, and not knowing about certain topics doesn't make someone dumb.
The author criticizes the mystique around STEM and highlights the value of other fields like performance art and carpentry.
They engage with computers primarily for fun and artistic expression, not for money.
The author recommends building personal tools and exploring others' projects as learning methods.
Suggested resources include Mozilla Development Network, Arch Wiki, StackOverflow, and Alice Maz's writings.

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