Re: What databases have taught me
From: paul c <toledobythesea_at_oohay.ac>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:20:22 GMT
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> While it is certainly true that beauty is subjective, it is astounding
> how much agreement there is over things that are "beautiful". Good
> software is beautiful, and good programmers pursue beauty.
> ...
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:20:22 GMT
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Robert Martin wrote:
> On 2006-07-08 15:18:17 -0500, "topmind" <topmind_at_technologist.com> said:
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>> After thousands of debates and failed attempts to find objective >> metrics beyond execution speed and matching stated external >> requirements, I am leaning toward the "art" viewpoint. One man's >> spehgetti code is another man's masterpeice. Just because I find it a >> flaming tangled mess does not mean the next guy will.
>
> While it is certainly true that beauty is subjective, it is astounding
> how much agreement there is over things that are "beautiful". Good
> software is beautiful, and good programmers pursue beauty.
> ...
I don't read the other group/nuthouse and this makes me think I'm saving some time. Beauty? Has this guy gone off the deep end?
I think he could sue me for calling him a lunatic and the judge/jury would laugh him out of court.
p Received on Mon Jul 10 2006 - 03:20:22 CEST