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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_effect > The Lindy effect (also known as Lindy's Law[1]) is a theorized phenomen
by ReactiveJelly 4y ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_effect
> The Lindy effect (also known as Lindy's Law[1]) is a theorized phenomenon by which the future life expectancy of some non-perishable things, like a technology or an idea, is proportional to their current age. Thus, the Lindy effect proposes the longer a period something has survived to exist or be used in the present, the longer its remaining life expectancy.
- timbit42 4y agoWhile C and C++ have been around longer than COBOL was when building new systems it it was halted, at least COBOL does its job well while C and C++ don't due to their lack of safety. Also, COBOL is more difficult to replace than C and C++ are. I expect C and C++ code to start being seen as dangerous and money will be spent to eradicate it due to its potential to be a security risk in this online world.