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> Is there anything unique about Fortran that prevents experienced engineers from quickly learning it on the job? No. I think that Fortran is a convenient scap
by throwaway_woxx7 3y ago
> Is there anything unique about Fortran that prevents experienced engineers from quickly learning it on the job?
No. I think that Fortran is a convenient scapegoat for LANL, not an actual obstacle. I discuss what I think the real problem is in this comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37292569 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37292569