So I'm an android programmer,have been programming for about 3 years,but it wasn't until 5 months ago that I started really taking it seriously. Recently I got my first internship,and I'm happy with it. The problem that I'm having is that I worry a lot about using too many libraries for certain tasks whether it be complex or simple. I tend to think,"If they can do that,maybe I can take time out of my day to learn how to do all that myself". Should I feel guilty for using "too many" libraries?
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- 3Do you think a carpenter feels guilty when they use off the shelf trusses and fasteners?whatsisname– whatsisname2014-11-09 22:32:58 +00:00Commented Nov 9, 2014 at 22:32
- Have you received a request from someone else (either a more experienced developer, team lead, or anyone who knows your work) that you use less libraries? Have your app faced a bottleneck due to heavy use of libraries? (e.g. breakage or bugs due to a low-quality library; copyright or licensing issues; lawsuits or legal threats; app being rejected due to use of certain libraries, etc)rwong– rwong2014-11-09 22:43:25 +00:00Commented Nov 9, 2014 at 22:43
- 1Questions about personal feelings is somewhat out-of-topic on Programmers.StackExchange. If this is about occupational psychology please seek professional help. (If this is a medical emergency please hang up and dial the emergency number.)rwong– rwong2014-11-09 22:45:05 +00:00Commented Nov 9, 2014 at 22:45
- No, but your boss will feel bad if you waste time reinventing the wheel on his dime.eddie_cat– eddie_cat2014-11-10 19:22:39 +00:00Commented Nov 10, 2014 at 19:22
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