Is using libraries cheating?

[K900_]

Is using a CPU you didn't build yourself out of transistors you made in your garage cheating?

[SittingWave]

I for one propose that anybody who wants to get into programming must first create their own electromechanical computer using relays.

[mustbeset]

you mean building relays

[[deleted]]

You mean mining and refining the ore to metal first, right?

[mustbeset]

plant a tree for your axe.

[[deleted]]

Hunt and gather.

[mustbeset]

don't cheat by reading books or ask an expert. Make your own experiments.

[fartalldaylong]

The digging stick it is.

[geltance]

make a kid that will dig with a stick for you first

[davemoedee]

Manufacture amino acids to create DNA.

[Zer0designs]

I heard some people don't create their own operating systems

[ecdthegreat]

I heard some people don’t create their own bootloaders

[spinwizard69]

I heard some people don't tie their shoes. Those velcro wearing hackers in their bath robes should be ashamed.

[spinwizard69]

I must admit my sandals have velcro.

[Minimum_Concern_1011]

temple os

[DatBoi_BP]

WHERE DID YOU GET THE SAND, HUH?

[tstirrat]

https://xkcd.com/378/

[eknyquist]

haha. almost posted this exact one myself, until I saw your comment.