Programming peaked
7 days ago
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- #technology
- #nostalgia
- The author reflects on the evolution of programming from 2010 to 2025, highlighting the inefficiencies and complexities introduced by modern tools and practices.
- In 2025, programming involves autocorrect machines generating JavaScript, bloated IDEs like VS Code, and cumbersome processes like pull requests and containerization.
- The author contrasts this with the simpler, more efficient workflows of 2010, where tools like Eclipse and Maven provided reliable support and deployments were faster and more straightforward.
- The rise of NPM, React, and Electron is identified as a turning point, leading to the overuse of JavaScript for everything, despite its shortcomings.
- The author expresses nostalgia for the past and a desire to return to using the right tool for the job, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.