The Divide of Interfaces: Fear and Familiarity
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The post discusses the divide between programmers and non-programmers when it comes to interacting with programming interfaces, and introduces BatchSubmit.com, a project on GitHub that aims to bridge this gap. The discussion revolves around the project's potential and the challenges of making programming interfaces more accessible.
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For non-programmers, a programming interface often evokes fear — lines of code, command prompts, and parameter fields seem to whisper: this world is not for you.
Programmers, on the other hand, feel the opposite. To them, such an interface feels like home — it speaks their native language, gives them control, and invites them to explore.
Ironically, when those same programmers face a sleek but closed web interface, they often hesitate: What’s hidden behind this surface? What can I change? Am I still in control?
Thus, the same interface can be a barrier to one person, and a home to another.