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It is kind of funny how software engineers can engage in lengthy discussion about tooling. Imagine the same for architects. Instead of looking at the building t
by StreamBright 9y ago
It is kind of funny how software engineers can engage in lengthy discussion about tooling. Imagine the same for architects. Instead of looking at the building they would talk about the type of hammer they used while building it.
- arjie 9y agoWith software the material you construct your creations influences the means. Architects most certainly do argue about whether they should use cross-laminated timber, reinforced concrete, glulam, or steel. They talk about these things and write long pieces on them. The materials influence the design of the building. They don't talk about it on blogs on the Internet because that's not where the audience is. But they do talk about this.
- new299 9y ago> They don't talk about it on blogs on the Internet because that's not where the audience is. But they do talk about this. It's a real shame. I love reading about other disciplines and knowing about the practical trade offs.
- mrkgnao 9y agoIs this a hammer question, or one of e.g., concrete vs. wood?
- steveklabnik 9y ago> Imagine the same for architects Do you know the history of the term "design pattern" in software? It comes from this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language
- AYBABTME 9y agoI think "hammer" is pretty diminutive as a parallel for a choice of language. I feel a better parallel would be "architects talking about steel alloys versus composite materials" which is not crazy.