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Why do you dislike X language/framework/library?

by qodeninja on 10/10/14, 11:05 PM with 3 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?

  • by serf on 10/10/14, 11:11 PM

    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.

  • by MalcolmDiggs on 10/10/14, 11:58 PM

    .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.

  • by dalke on 10/10/14, 11:43 PM