Why do you dislike X language/framework/library?

1 pointsqodeninja11y ago3 comments

This has nothing to do with performance, right tool for the right job or what have you.

For one reason or another there exist a "software technology" that you simply do not like.

Who cares what Y fanboy says, or what X fangirl thinks? maybe it looked at you funny... but if you've got a legitimate, pragmatic reason that's ok too!

Tell me YC... What is it, and why?

Bonus points: how do you respond when someone within shouting range has the bright idea to use this technology that you loathe?

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serf11y ago

Although they are my primary languages :

I dislike dealing with setting up specific python instances. I hate the differing versions and the specific libraries of software that each version breaks vice-versa. Virtual environments serve to make things easier if you have a singular routine, but usually add unneeded complexity. I have felt that the split between the pythons was a detriment ever since it was announced, and it has lead to more work for me overall. (I understand the reasons, before anyone tries to convince me to change my mind)

I hate setting up my common lisp environment, but that's thankfully pretty rare.

MalcolmDiggs11y ago

.NET is my hot-button. I don't actually know why...but when someone I otherwise like/respect tells me they're a .NET developer I just can't ever look at them the same way again.

It's like saying "I eat spiders"... it doesn't offend me, per se... it just grosses me out.

dalke11y ago

There's 300+ pages hating on unix in http://richard.esplins.org/static/downloads/unix-haters-hand... .

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