• RonSijm@programming.dev
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    1 year ago

    Probably less elitism. “Oh you build it in x language? Well that’s a shit language. You should use y language instead. We should be converting everything to y language because y language is the most superior language!”

    (If this feels like a personal attack, Rust programmers, yes. But other languages as well)

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        1 year ago

        Well sure, it depends on the context. If it’s a shitpost on /c/programmer_humor, whatever, meaningless banter.

        If it’s a serious question, (maybe for a beginner) asking how to do something in their language, and the response is “It would be a lot easier in y language” - I don’t think it’s particularly helpful

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      1 year ago

      The cargo culting is always going to happen and turn into elitism. But it stems from real advantages of specific technologies, and sometimes you should actually consider that the tech you’re using is irresponsible when better alternatives exist.