The Stupid Programmer Manifesto
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The Stupid Programmer Manifesto
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#2How can you store program state on disk like that? You'd need serialization and deserialization. A DB might be easier.
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#3I can't tell if this is an honest call to keep things simple, or if it's meant to ridicule that idea. Because I strongly, deeply agree with some of these points, and am absolutely horrified by some of the others.
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#4I am another stupid programmer.
Even if I have the experience, I still decide to use sqlite, single binary, local files, vps, monorepo. At least until market-fit is proven.
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#6> I’m not smart enough to figure out docker confiuration, so instead I compile my web application into a self contained statically linked binary executable file.
I'd reverse that for myself. I am not smart enough to cross-compile my project or statically link, so I throw it in a docker container and call it a day.
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#7It’s important to keep in mind that pretty much all the techniques you’re too „stupid“ for all aren’t necessities for small projects, but rather being able to manage complexity (or workload) at scale. For an MVP or a small product, keeping with the simpler techniques is absolutely fine, and adhering to those standards in many cases can even be considered overengineering.
Though there’s one thing I take issue with. „I’m too stupid“ implies that these techniques are impossible to understand, while I think it’s just a matter of being able to put in the time and effort to learn the intricacies. It’s absolutely fine if the resources (mainly time) aren’t available to you, but I don’t think it’s a matter of cognitive function.
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#8How can you store program state on disk like that? You'd need serialization and deserialization. A DB might be easier.
Maybe a bunch of JSON files on the local file system? Find the files and read the contents as needed.
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#9It’s important to keep in mind that pretty much all the techniques you’re too „stupid“ for all aren’t necessities for small projects, but rather being able to manage complexity (or workload) at scale. For an MVP or a small product, keeping with the simpler techniques is absolutely fine, and adhering to those standards in many cases can even be considered overengineering. Though there’s one thing I take issue with. „I…
By which I mean „I don’t have the time to learn X“ would be more precise, even if less catchy for a HN headline
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