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>> The reason that they think the old code is a mess is because of a cardinal, fundamental law of programming: It’s harder to read code than to write it. And n
by ponector 1y ago
>> The reason that they think the old code is a mess is because of a cardinal, fundamental law of programming: It’s harder to read code than to write it.
And now people are pushing for AI coding where no one is going to write a code but only read it (with auto accept changes).
- depuebenas 1y ago[dead]
- nobodyandproud 1y agoYes, but the context here is government. I feel software systems and lawfully started institutions share many characteristics. There’s a certain naivete coupler with arrogance required to believe one knows better, then push ahead to destroy older institutions and practices.