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Thats the difference between maths and engineering. A proof that has a single exception is wrong, a brige that stays up with a broken rivet is correct
by kiujygtyujik 16y ago
Thats the difference between maths and engineering.
A proof that has a single exception is wrong, a brige that stays up with a broken rivet is correct
- sqrt17 16y agoA bridge that depends on all rivets being perfect is a bad thing. A proof that no longer holds outside of its domain of application is still useful. The trick is to recognize when you need one and when you'd rather use the other.
- kiujygtyujik 16y agoSame in software - an application that fills a business purpose but has bugs or "errors" is correct. An error free perfect piece of software hat doesn't is useless
- Twisol 16y ago> A proof that has a single exception is wrong, a brige that stays up with a broken rivet is correct I really like how the mathematical part of that phrase is literal, and the programming part is metaphorical.