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The Bridge analogy is often applied with flaws. Bridges are not free to build. Software essentially is. Here is a 1992 truth bomb rewind about it: https://www
by astral303 6y ago
The Bridge analogy is often applied with flaws. Bridges are not free to build. Software essentially is.
Here is a 1992 truth bomb rewind about it:
https://www.developerdotstar.com/printable/mag/articles/reeves_originalletter.html https://www.developerdotstar.com/printable/mag/articles/reev...
Basically engineers care about the quality of the code because they know that is the design. As soon as caring about codebase quality leaves the building, so will the quality of the product.
- criddell 6y agoA civil engineer will put their stamp on the design of a bridge certifying that it will not fail. If it does fail, they will be held responsible and may lose their license to practice. Software engineers often hide behind a contract saying they aren't responsible for anything.
- astral303 6y agoSoftware engineers are held responsible to plenty of things (HIPAA) when there is a will to do so.