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[-] silasmariner@programming.dev 27 points 2 days ago

You also need a compiler or interpreter because wtf man you gotta run some stuff during development

[-] apftwb@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago

If you write C code in a text file and rename the file extension to .exe and try to run it the CPU will do something.

[-] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago

This statement is technically correct, the best kind of correct.

[-] piccolo@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 days ago

What, you dont program in binary? What a noob.

[-] silasmariner@programming.dev 8 points 2 days ago

I do, I just use abstractions and metaprogramming layers to do so more efficiently. Sounds like your workflow could use improving

[-] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 days ago

No I program with a magnetised needle and a steady hand.

[-] humorlessrepost@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

compiler or interpreter

I mean yeah I need a web browser, but I’m not coding in it.

[-] silasmariner@programming.dev 1 points 1 day ago

Quite. You don't need an IDE to have a compiler lol

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