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Such programmers are mythical for practical purposes. Look eg at the constant stream of memory safety vulnerabilities in browsers and operating systems.
by fulafel 6y ago
Such programmers are mythical for practical purposes. Look eg at the constant stream of memory safety vulnerabilities in browsers and operating systems.
- vgall 6y agoThere are too many changes and refactorings for C++. Additionally, if the project is owned or influenced by a corporation, the mythical programmers have little influence: Some authoritarian ex-mediocre-programmer-turned-middle-manager calls the shots and is more anxious to "grow the team" than to ship robust software.
- AnimalMuppet 6y agoNothing saves you in that situation. For example, some authoritarian ex-mediocre-programmer-turned-middle-manager who cares more about growing the team than shipping robust software could be the one choosing what language to write it in.