I think it seems that way on the surface, but really it can be approached in different ways. If you think you have to fight everything, then it's going to be much harder then it needs to be.
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Every time I come across it, it looks daunting! Like, holy hell do I need to take a computer science class to survive?! But I know it's likely not as inaccessible as I imagine it. It looks like a dream come true and can only hope to give my highest regards. Not sure if I'm ready for it, but it piques my interest.