Visual Programming - Why it’s a Bad Idea

12/13/2018

In this blog post, the author argues against the concept of visual programming. They discuss the limitations and drawbacks of visual programming languages, highlighting issues such as lack of flexibility, difficulty in debugging, and limitations in expressing complex logic. The author suggests that visual programming may be appealing for beginners or simple tasks, but it falls short when it comes to more advanced programming requirements. They advocate for textual programming languages as a more powerful and efficient approach. Overall, the article presents a critical perspective on visual programming and offers insights into the potential challenges it poses.

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