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Here are 20 reasons why frameworks make us lousy programmers (chat-to.dev)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/programming
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It is not accurate to claim that frameworks automatically make programmers bad. In fact, frameworks are powerful tools that can accelerate development, promote best practices, and facilitate code maintenance. However, it can be argued that overly relying on frameworks without understanding the underlying principles of programming may have some negative effects. Here are some reasons why this might happen:

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Just paint the wheel.

Don't fab your own spokes, rim, treads and bearings because the aesthetic doesn't fit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Sometimes the wheels are made in a way that makes painting it more hassle than just making your own. Especially if the wheel is doing way more than what you need it to as well. Sometimes you just need it to roll and be red.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This analogy has gone off the rails.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Like a train with wheels that have gotten too thick and uneven from the red paint applied to them