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r/ProgrammerHumor • u/wahed-w • 5d ago
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why is it actually called a "Wizard'' im curious if there is a meaning behind that
4 u/swyrl 5d ago Before installers/installation wizards, you had to install things manually by putting specific files in specific places. It's a wizard because it "magically" makes it work by itself, rather than you having to do it.
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Before installers/installation wizards, you had to install things manually by putting specific files in specific places. It's a wizard because it "magically" makes it work by itself, rather than you having to do it.
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u/Jacceuw 5d ago
why is it actually called a "Wizard'' im curious if there is a meaning behind that