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The specs are quite clear about memory fences. Just because something has a failure mode that's hard to detect doesn't mean that luck has anything to do with im
by sillysaurus3 10y ago
The specs are quite clear about memory fences. Just because something has a failure mode that's hard to detect doesn't mean that luck has anything to do with implementing it correctly. And if luck isn't a factor, then that leaves skill and dedication.
- vvanders 10y agoSpecs/hw can have bugs too and he never said anything about luck. I have no issue with hard problems but the accountability for concurrency issues is gnarly. I've had driver issues look like concurrency bugs and concurrency bugs look like driver issues. If you feel the need to take on concurrency you better have the schedule budget for it or be willing to throw it away.