Does Visual Studio Rot Your Brain? A Programmer's Lament
2025-03-10
This article explores the impact of Visual Studio on programmers' thinking. While acknowledging its usefulness, the author argues that Visual Studio's heavy automation, particularly IntelliSense, may hinder the development of true programming skills and creativity. The author contrasts this with the pure joy of coding without such aids, emphasizing the mental benefits of a more hands-on approach. The piece also delves into the history of programming tools and speculates on the future changes brought about by Avalon (WPF) and XAML.
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