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Discussion on: Why do I hate external things in programming?

 
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Calin Baenen

What about IDEs? There's not really any alternatives for that, and to me, they seem too complex.

Yes, people tell me to learn, and I want to, but things like IntelliJ, which I tried just overwhelm me. And they feel overbloated, with no menu organization that makes them beginner friendly, nor do they explain their features.

Is it okay to be upset with an IDE for this reason, or am I making a fuss over a learning curve? Because I honestly don't know what approach I should take to being scared of tools, and programs, etc.