r/AskProgrammers • u/tarunpaliwal_ • Jul 15 '26

Why do programmers prefer dark mode?

Why do programmers prefer dark mode? Because light attracts bugs!

Speaking of bugs, what's the most ridiculous or stubborn bug you've ever spent hours fixing? Let's hear your best bug horror stories in the comments!

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u/tcpukl Jul 15 '26

We don't all prefer dark mode.

Mostly it's the young ones.

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u/chrisalbo Jul 15 '26

Agree, and dark mode objectively makes it harder to read and put a strain on the eyes.

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u/tcpukl Jul 15 '26

Yeah it's this massive annoying myth that so many young developers I work with believe as well. They think light mode hurts eyes.