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That's a somewhat poor analogy, since airbags etc don't prevent you from doing certain driving maneuvers. Static type systems prevent you from expressing certa
by kod 11y ago
That's a somewhat poor analogy, since airbags etc don't prevent you from doing certain driving maneuvers.
Static type systems prevent you from expressing certain programs (I think this is a good thing, but not everyone does).
A better analogy would be antilock brakes or understeer - safer but prevents you from doing certain things.
- mjt0229 11y agoAgreed.
- to3m 11y agoA better analogy would be driving a car - it's not a tangerine.
- ch 11y agoMore like it allows you to accelerate with a pedal on the floor rather than by pulling a string attached directly to the throttle. No loss of flexibility, but you put some trust in the vehicle that you would otherwise have to manage yourself.
- ybx 11y agoA better analogy is the one that's twisted to fit my narrative. (both you and the parent comment are kinda doing this)