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It's an apt metaphor. Much like programming, there are a hell of a lot of people driving who really shouldn't be.
by prodigal_erik 10y ago
It's an apt metaphor. Much like programming, there are a hell of a lot of people driving who really shouldn't be.
- eeZah7Ux 10y agoThen there should be programming licenses: Level 1: let interns use Go(-karts), like their parents did with Basic. Level 2: most languages. Proper training required and you still have to be careful. Level 3: C, C++, critical code, kernels, crypto code. Training a commercial airline pilot takes years; and while this stuff is not hip enough for some, there's plenty of demand.
- pka 10y agoC programmers should be held personally accountable for the damage they cause. Now of course everybody makes mistakes, but if you deliberately choose C when there are better options available then you should pay out of pocket for your buffer overflows and 0-day exploits.