Constraints are what make puzzles interesting. Low memory/compute/throughput/etc...

		xboxnolifes on April 2, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Was programming more interesting when memo... Constraints are what make puzzles interesting. Low memory/compute/throughput/etc availability makes software more like a good puzzle. The more constraints you remove, the more something transitions from being a puzzle to being a canvas. Each end appeals to different kinds of people.