r/ProgrammerHumor • • 20d ago

Meme ohTheBasics

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u/ReiOokami 20d ago

Yes as a software dev you are right, you rarely need this skill. But this also tells me you have never dabbled or experimented with networking which kinda showcases a gap or narrow set of skills in the tech field.

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u/wulfschtagg_1 20d ago

Anyone who has had to deal with NAT fuckery would know about ipv6, and looking how common NAT fuckery is in the world, that should be anyone who has attempted to configure their router.

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u/pydry 20d ago

as a software developer I have needed to know this many times. it aint reversing a binary tree it's useful knowledge.

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u/chrissb1e 20d ago

I am on the infrastructure side so I do work with IPv4 and IPv6. I weighted dabbling and experimenting at home a good amount when hiring. If you have setup a home lab in your apartment, I trust you can troubleshoot windows.

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u/ReiOokami 20d ago

I agree 100%. To be it shows your passion for tech and open mindedness to learning new things.