| This kind of gatekeeping is ... beyond parody. Have you ever used a no code application? They never - not even close - mention pointers. You can create great business apps without ever understanding a pointer. What's so hard about understanding this? Not every piece of software is Linux, or an NSA-worthy encryption algorithm, or a bespoke Silcon Valley web forum for that matter. I don't know how a carburetor works but I can pump my own gas. I don't have a medical degree but I am still allowed to self-medicate a cold. I tune out when math PhDs start geeking out, but I can do my taxes. I am aware of what a pointer is, but my old ship captain-turned-trading desk boss most certainly is not and he wrote several nifty SharePoint workflows to automate invoice approvals and legal reviews. |