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Re:I no longer build software by goatinaboat on Monday September 21, 2020 @08:43AM (#24542626)
The old days pre-2000 were arguably a lot more enjoyable.

Yes. 1 monitor running the editor full screen, no constant interruptions from IM, documentation in books that actually was accurate, programming the actual machine not piecing together other people’s crapware libraries.

Re:I no longer build software by criddell on Monday September 21, 2020 @09:23AM (#24543047)
> piecing together other people’s crapware libraries

This is my biggest concern about the state of my profession. It might not be the right analogy, but it gives me a house-of-cards type vibe.