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How I, a non-developer, read the tutorial you, a developer, wrote for me, a beginner - annie's blog (anniemueller.com)

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[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Because the manual often doesn't cover what they're trying to do, or finding reliable information online is it's own struggle.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 14 points 5 days ago

In my case it's usually "can you help me undo what my cat did?" Treading the keyboard with 4 paws enables her to work wonders it would usually take 2 NCIS agents typing on the same keyboard to accomplish.