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While they are similar, they are different: the move towards Ada was scoped purely at the Department of Defense. This situation is one where the government is a
by steveklabnik 3y ago
While they are similar, they are different: the move towards Ada was scoped purely at the Department of Defense. This situation is one where the government is also trying to work with and encourage practices in general industry.
- AnimalMuppet 3y agoI wonder how well that's going to work out. The software industry isn't exactly noted for taking technical advice from the White House...
- steveklabnik 3y agoIn the request for comments before this was published, there was broad support from wide swaths of industry. Many organizations you've heard of are on board. Or at least, the public position of their companies are, I don't know how well that translates to the rank and file. I have to write up a post about this...
- AnimalMuppet 3y agoPlease post it here when you do. I'd love to read it.
- justin66 3y agoIn this case the problem's a little harder than that. The advice is good advice that the industry is already happy to give to itself, but less happy to actually apply when there's some cost or education required.