A reddit user asks what is the point in learning basic electronics these days when you can do everything with off the shelf modules and boards like Arduinos and the like. They make it super easy to build stuff, so why does anyone need any knowledge of basic electronics any more? http://www.reddit.com/r/TheAmpHour/comments/36evuq/i_am_confused_what_is_the_point_of_learning_basic/ Forum: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/eevblab/eevblab-10-why-learn-basic-electronics/ EEVblog Main Web Site: http://www.eevblog.com/ The 2nd EEVblog Channel: null Support the EEVblog through Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/eevblog EEVblog Amazon Store (Dave gets a cut): http://astore.amazon.com/eevblogstore-20 Donations: http://www.eevblog.com/donations/ Projects: http://www.eevblog.com/projects/ Electronics Info Wiki: http://www.eevblog.com/wiki/