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I think of the use of we as the team of programmer and computer. I can see people not doing this but I don't think you could infer anything either way.
by Lerc 4y ago
I think of the use of we as the team of programmer and computer. I can see people not doing this but I don't think you could infer anything either way.
- saurik 4y agoAs someone who does this but has never analyzed WHY somehow this description you just provided of the mental model really resonates with me... thanks!!!
- hnbad 4y agoPersonally I use "we" because I'm including the author (myself) and the reader (someone else or at least my future self, who may hold a very different opinion from me now). I.e. "we" may want something to happen in this function but "I" don't know why this test case is randomly failing.
- masklinn 4y ago> I think of the use of we as the team of programmer and computer. I don't agree because the computer is a tool with no agency like a hammer or a chisel. I use "we" in program because it's a consideration for the project / team, even if odds are low anyone else will ever use or contribute to it. It's a reminder to avoid factoring in ego too much.