Re:The Imposter's Handbook
by codingdave on Wednesday August 24, 2016 @12:18PM
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"beyond the basic concept of not doing obviously stupid shit."
Isn't that exactly the point? Based on one's knowledge, something that is obviously stupid to you could be a completely new concept to someone without that same knowledge or experience. Describing anything as "obviously stupid shit" is exactly the kind of thing that makes new self-taught programmers afraid to engage with others. It is better to give people a break, help them learn, and give them a positive environment in which to do so. This book sure seems like a good step in that direction, whether or not its topic comes up in everyday conversation.
Isn't that exactly the point? Based on one's knowledge, something that is obviously stupid to you could be a completely new concept to someone without that same knowledge or experience. Describing anything as "obviously stupid shit" is exactly the kind of thing that makes new self-taught programmers afraid to engage with others. It is better to give people a break, help them learn, and give them a positive environment in which to do so. This book sure seems like a good step in that direction, whether or not its topic comes up in everyday conversation.