i'm just having fun
a day ago
- The author finds it uncomfortable when people view them as exceptionally smart due to their work on compilers and build systems.
- Learning computing skills comes from experimentation and hard work, not innate magic; others can learn too.
- Everyone has their own specialization, and not knowing computer internals doesn't make someone dumb.
- The mystique around computing and STEM is undeserved; other fields like art or carpentry also require learning from mistakes.
- The author learns computers for fun and art, not for money, and values the 'fucking around' process.
- Advice includes building personal tools for enjoyment, exploring others' projects for deeper understanding, and using resources like MDN, Arch Wiki, or StackOverflow.