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> But, I'd argue this works exactly as HBO wants it to, so it's not broken, it just doesn't do what you want it to. You're nitpicking. It's broken in the collo
by Domenic_S 14y ago
> But, I'd argue this works exactly as HBO wants it to, so it's not broken, it just doesn't do what you want it to.
You're nitpicking. It's broken in the colloquial sense -- the app makes an implicit promise and then delivers only partway. That it was built to spec is immaterial; if the spec is "broken" (anti-user, antipattern, etc) it doesn't matter if you build exactly to spec... it's still broken.
- eddieroger 14y agoNo I'm not, and I think you are. Just because it doesn't do what you want doesn't make it broken. That's like buying a car, but being upset it can't drive distances with a flat tire. It's not supposed to do that, so other than a faulty tire, the car isn't broken. And the spec isn't either - they aren't being anti-user, because they don't have to release the app at all. I can come up with a dozen business cases for audio only (the iPad/iPhone speakers being mono only for one, being a crappy speaker for two), but they are interests to protect. This app is a compromise that you don't have to use, not meant to replace the television experience, but be an additional screen for occasional viewing.
- Domenic_S 14y agoWhat are you, project manager for HBO GO? Just because it doesn't do what you want doesn't make it broken. Promising functionality with an Airplay button and delivering partially is the failure. If you can't see that then I pray you never write specs.
- rhizome 14y agoDoes the car in your example prevent you from changing the tire to one that isn't flat? Does it actually come with a flat tire from the dealership?