Vibe Coding in the 90s
6 months ago
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- Programming in the 90s was challenging, requiring extensive reading and trial-and-error.
- A CD-ROM with public domain sample code revolutionized coding by providing ready-to-use projects for various applications.
- Users could quickly create software by copying and compiling existing projects, eliminating the need to write code from scratch.
- The CD included libraries for numerous functionalities, from file parsing to sound playback, making development faster and easier.
- Projects came with documentation (PROMPT.TXT, SPEC.TXT, etc.) to help users understand and modify the code.
- Maintenance was simplified by replacing faulty libraries or understanding the project architecture through provided files.
- The author expressed excitement about the ease of creating software, exemplified by quickly 'writing' a game like Doom.
- The future of programming was envisioned as assembling existing components rather than writing new code.