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06/29/19, 09:16 PM   #18
Phuein
 
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In the broader spectrum of this conversation, I agree with those that dislike this change.

It's akin to how Microsoft requires installing separate libraries (Directx and .NET), or how Linux depends on a network of libraries. It's a pain for the end-user, and to this day is very unpopular. Most MS applications offer to install those libraries together with the app, or download it automatically; but that relies on the app doing this - not some manager. Linux distributions with their Package Managers are even less popular, by far, and for good reason.

I personally, as a programmer, hate dependencies. They are only justified in the most extreme and reliable cases. The drawbacks are immense and endless; from neglected code to badly documented APIs and unexpected bugs.

Hopefully, either the good work on M4 will make this moot, or future addon devs will figure out a friendly way of including the libs with less hassle.
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