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I agree with the author. Often I find it refreshing to step away from the absurdity of software development and go work on my car. Working on your car exposes
by udba 8y ago
I agree with the author.
Often I find it refreshing to step away from the absurdity of software development and go work on my car.
Working on your car exposes you to the fruits of a bona fide engineering process: objects that are carefully designed, work reliably, and are made with serviceability in mind.
They aren't just slapped together and thrown out the door like (100-epsilon)% of software out there.
- jaclaz 8y agoI see you have an oldish car ...
- pknopf 8y agoBut it doesn't break down and require constant maintenance as the parts it uses become obsolete and need constant updating. I'm just trying to get from A to B, not fly to Mars.
- expertentipp 8y agoI would prefer not to touch the turbines attached to downsized 1L 120HP engine, software update only at authorized shops cost north of 150 EUR, the entertainment system had access to youtube initially but was cut off after 12 months, the LED system of headlights was likely someone’s PhD dissertation. Car industry is the eqivalent of web front-end in the software world, except one is unable to just shut down the browser.
- udba 8y agoI agree with your sentiment, the car industry in its current state is getting pretty ugly. I choose to avoid these trends entirely, and I'm happy to keep driving my 2.4L naturally aspirated, 5 speed manual, touchscreen-less shitbox until it dies. Parts are still cheap and it's easy to work on.