1254
Hey, I'm new to GitHub! (programming.dev)
submitted 9 months ago by LinearArray@programming.dev to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
318 comments fedilink hide all child comments
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] ramjambamalam@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I'm a developer and I hardly ever compile shit for my personal computer from source. I'd rather use a package manager, sure, but on Windows that's by far the exception to the rule and if you want regular users to use your app, it needs to be a downloadable EXE.

[-] AVincentInSpace@pawb.social 1 points 9 months ago

This. Building a random app from source and tracking down its many dependencies is a massive pain in the ass, doubly so on Windows where you have to jump through a ridiculous number of hoops just to install a C compiler.

[-] AProfessional@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

This can be true and still irrelevant. It’s a free git repo host. Binaries are not its main purpose and random users complaints don’t matter.

this post was submitted on 20 Feb 2024
1254 points (98.4% liked)

Programmer Humor

19623 readers
1 users here now

Welcome to Programmer Humor!

This is a place where you can post jokes, memes, humor, etc. related to programming!

For sharing awful code theres also Programming Horror.

Rules

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
Feyter@programming.dev
anzo@programming.dev
BurningTurtle@programming.dev
pylapp@programming.dev