I’ve always wanted to understand what is actually meant by this. I have wanted to get into programming for years, did some basic python and c, but could never really progress. Not necessarily a linux question but I know since most distros come with libraries already, it’s popular to use for programming.

I have trouble understanding what people are actually programming if it isn’t their job. Like, you go to your computer and start working on…what? I don’t know enough to make an entire program or debug a game, so im just unsure what people do especially when starting out.

Also I don’t really want to learn it for a job. I just want to learn it to know it. But im not sure how to apply it to anything realistic.

  • dfyx@lemmy.helios42.deEnglish
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    17 hours ago

    To add some more, here’s a list of stuff that I would love to do at some point but haven’t found the time yet:

    • A tool that directly translates PCB designs into a format that my resin 3D printer can read so I can abuse its display as a UV etching machine
    • An alternative to GPlates that’s a bit easier to use for fantasy worldbuilding. GPlates is great but it’s mostly meant for serious scientific work so its UI is a bit complicated.
    • A minimalistic blogging platform that interfaces with ActivityPub
    • Many, many games.