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> Errors are failures. Not just failures in code execution, but also, objectively, shortcomings of the programmer's skill. "file not found" and "permission den
by wyldfire 4y ago
> Errors are failures. Not just failures in code execution, but also, objectively, shortcomings of the programmer's skill.
"file not found" and "permission denied" illustrate shortcomings? how else could you get this information if not from an error message?
- clnq 4y agoI was talking more about the errors and crashes one sees while developing software. What you bring up is more from the software user perspective. If a software engineer sees their software crash because files or permissions are missing, I think that is definitely an opportunity to improve their skills and handle such cases in their code. And I want to be clear about this - I do not blame, nor judge, nor is it my place or predisposition to judge people for errors in their code. But I think for those who judge themselves as many software engineers do, it is important to make peace with making mistakes.