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Why is this posted again today?

• brudgers 6y ago
  There was this question about books on software engineering. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26488944 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26488944 I saw it was at least a couple of years since HtDP was discussed on HN. I appreciate its flat footed approach and systematic method. To me, these are hallmarks of professional engineering practice. There's no attempt to make the problems more interesting by adding complexity or affectations. YMMV.
  • vram22 6y ago
    Can you explain "flat footed approach"?
    • brudgers 6y ago
      You know how Ali floated like a butterfly? Not that. You know how Tyson early in his career just walked straight forward and punched? Like that.
      • vram22 6y ago
        I knew the former but not the latter. Got it now.
• gwern 6y ago
  Hanson & Sussman have a new SICP-related book coming out which tackles similar topics: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/software-design-flexibility https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/software-design-flexibility This post may ultimately be downstream of people thinking about software engineering/CS textbooks and comparing.
  • avinassh 6y ago
    Just checked, seems this book is already available to purchase. Released on 9th March
    • exdsq 6y ago
      In theory - I’m still waiting for my copy and Amazon now says it’s unavailable.