I no longer build software

Re:I no longer build software by jlangenauer on Monday September 21, 2020 @10:16AM (#24543754)

I may be privileged, but I am neither young nor overpaid. I started programming on something called the Commodore 64, so my opinions have been refined over decades. And if I say programming has become joyless, it's because I've been around long enough to remember when it wasn't.

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Re:I no longer build software by ecpottinger on Monday September 21, 2020 @11:24AM (#24544490)

My solution was to dump the Windows environment for my personal use.

I program in Arduino where I only have 2.5 K for my variables, programming with so little memory really forces you to think about your program methods.

I built small projects using 74LSxxx chips, building logic instead of programming it can be refreshing.

When I need more space I program in C++ on a Haiku machine, 32 GB of ram and 12 CPUs gives you the power, but the lack of frameworks means it is all your own coding.

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Re:I no longer build software by abraxas on Monday September 21, 2020 @12:32PM (#24545368)

What is a "Haiku machine"?

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Re:I no longer build software by non-entity on Monday September 21, 2020 @01:06PM (#24545824)

Haiku is BeOS derived opetating system.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku_(operating_system)

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Re:I no longer build software by monsieurbanana on Monday September 21, 2020 @10:43AM (#24544042)

The joy someone can get out of programming seems like such a subjective feeling that I find it hard to believe you're generalizing your experience to all programmers.

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