As someone who spends time programming, I of course find myself in conversations with people who aren’t as familiar with it. It doesn’t happen all the time, but these discussions can lead to people coming up with some pretty wild misconceptions about what programming is and what programmers do.

  • I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences. So, I thought it would be interesting to ask.
  • jadero
    20•10 months ago

    1. I’m a programmer, so I must know how to get X done in Y software.

    2. I don’t use or so I’m some kind of Luddite and can’t possibly know anything useful about computers.

    One thing that fascinates me about #1 is that the absolute raw dependency people have on Google doesn’t seem to ever lead to searching for a tutorial.

    • Ook the Librarian
      4•10 months ago

      I live in the second one. On purpose. I’ll never wear my debian tshirt.

      • jadero
        5•10 months ago

        Me too.

        I found that my 2600 t-shirt keeps them at bay. First, they ask what 2600 is, then they make sure that nobody allows me near their computers.