SMRTR ProgrammingSep 21, 2025lobste.rs

self-reliant programmer manifesto

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The Self-Reliant Programmer Manifesto calls for simplicity and independence in a world of bloated software. It advocates writing your own tools, minimizing dependencies, and implementing only necessary features rather than relying on complex solutions with numerous abstractions. This approach creates more secure, understandable code while empowering programmers to work independently and focus on solving real problems without external dependencies.

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