Use the default tools

I know this will be controversial, but it’s best to learn and use the most basic tool for a given task. I’m thinking specifically of technology. Let me give you some examples:

• In web development, learn to write websites in HTML/CSS with only a text editor.
• In sysadmin work, use systemd and crontab from a terminal CLI.

Here are a few reasons why:

Ubiquity

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Knowledge is Power

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Flexibility

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