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Sorry. what?

F12->Console->Boom, Code.

It's legit right there? Open up a blank index.html page and you can even start adding canvas elements and stuff probably.

EDIT: After reading more carefully, I realize the author is of the "I just don't understand why this is so hard?" variety. Answer: There's a direct tradeoff between the expressiveness of your language and its difficulty. This is even a concept in linguistics. Take a look at several graphical programming languages, they are incredibly limited so they can be done graphically.

This article ticked me off honestly. Really feels like they just don't understand how and why people use text-based tools and command lines. It's not because we think we're better than you lol, we just like them more and find it more effective. It allows us to get the work done.

Another comment said intellectually lazy and I think that nails it. What a pile of crock.



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