Software should not be like this. There’s no reason for it. Programmers are just terrible designers and Nix is a perfect example. t.co/2Y4SUphKvv
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I pretty much agree, with the exception of how "Programmers are just terrible designers" is framed. I'd more say that programmers often do design in a way that's not very intentional - accidental even. And that is incredibly frustrating as a user.
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Sure, the design is an afterthought if that. By terrible designers I mean they don't consider design issues. In addition, some programmers have a hostile view of design and think that obtuse software is somehow better.
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This doesn't apply to the majority of Nix users but it definitely applies to some of them.
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I prefer "design is a learned skill. There's no reason programmers should know it"
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That's true, but also I would underscore the need for design expertise when making software!
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