Self-reliant programmer manifesto
7 hours ago
- #programming
- #simplicity
- #self-reliance
- Modern software is criticized for being unreliable and overly complex.
- Self-reliance in programming emphasizes simplicity and minimizing dependencies.
- Implementing only the necessary features can lead to simpler, more manageable code.
- Simpler programs have fewer dependencies, less code, fewer bugs, and a smaller attack surface.
- Understanding how things work improves mental models and capability.
- Self-reliance allows for independence from bloated tools and workflows.
- Being self-reliant means taking responsibility for one's own solutions and not relying on external help.
- Self-reliance grants more agency and freedom to create and solve problems independently.