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I've always enjoyed this one: https://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2006/03/execution-in-kingdom-of-nouns.html https://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2006/03/execution-in-
by adamkl 4y ago
I've always enjoyed this one: https://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2006/03/execution-in-kingdom-of-nouns.html https://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2006/03/execution-in-kingdo...
- _cbsz 4y agoI loved it when I was younger, but I had trouble recommending it more recently because its tone is adjacent to personally attacking people who like Java.
- adamkl 4y agoAgree, but it helps to remember that it’s a product of its time. Feels like we’re overdue for a similar piece poking fun at Node/JavaScript and all of its foibles.
- softwarebeware 4y agoCorrection: his tone is adjacent to personally attacking people who USE Java :P
- smeagull 4y agoAs I get older, I do tend to be more conciliatory, but I do think that even the people who like Java are perpetuating pain and struggle for others that will have to learn some lessons the hard way.