only tangentially related but I really wish there was a code equivalent of like… deviantART.

people sometimes talk shit about the way programmers can’t give advice without insulting people who ask questions and it’s kinda true? But with only a few exceptions most of them still kinda have their heart in the right place just wanting to help people write better code.

but like… the #1 thing that makes people better at stuff isn’t critique, it’s practice. being guided helps but it’s mostly about raw output at first, and then seeking guidance when you get stuck or hit a plateau and are looking for a way up.

what I want from the world of programming even more than a kinder place to get beginner’s advice (because those are thankfully popping up already) is a place where people can just… output absolute MOUNTAINS of shit garbage and socialize without even necessarily worrying about feedback at all.

[this post partially made because i hope i’m wrong and code dA does exist and i want someone to point me there so i may join IMMEDIATELY]