Do people actually learn the core concepts anymore or are they "learning" from the library? Can you do the basic jQuery actions from scratch, cross browser, YOURSELF? Or would you be lost without $()? Hope this does not get closed. I am curious.
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Could you write a c compiler? How about a web browser in c without using the stdlib?
Could you write a JavaScript engine in assembly? Or machine code?
Libraries, frameworks and languages are there to make our lives easier.
In everything we do in computer science, we stand on the shoulders of giants. Don't forget that, and don't be arrogant about it.
Cheers!
Byron Whitlock
2010-08-17 05:07:31
They make them easier yes. I am not discrediting the frameworks. Arrogance? Try the people who so blindly shot down a question that does not fit into their idea of what programming should be.
John
2010-08-17 05:43:38
From the FAQ: What kind of questions should I not ask here?"Avoid asking questions that are subjective, argumentative, or require extended discussion. This is not a discussion board, this is a place for questions that can be answered! "I assume it got shut down because your question is more of a discussion board type of question.
JMC
2010-08-17 06:09:33