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I can not be sure the code was bug free. It was an anecdote in a book, the focus of which was more about the psychology of those who wrote the code. But it wo
by DannyB2 8y ago
I can not be sure the code was bug free. It was an anecdote in a book, the focus of which was more about the psychology of those who wrote the code. But it worked, and the first program did not work. The non working code's author took pride in the speed of his code.
- BlackFly 8y agoDon't get me wrong, I think its an excellent anecdote. I just shy away from a focus on correctness since in my experience people who prioritize correctness above all else usually make a shambles. I feel that people who prioritize simplicity still understand that it still needs to work more or less correctly.