It has to do with ego. Most programmers have this huge ego thinking that they are the smartest programmer around. It is rare to find a programmer that believes there code could be improved. They also believe that there way is the best way.
A solution to this is to apply simple checks to the code. 1. Does it function? 2. Is it readable? 3. Does it obey functional rules. IE (It does NOT over write memory or what not).
It the code passes these simple rules the code is fine, leave it alone, it does NOT suck.
This does not mean it could not be improved in some way. Open discussions in code reviews could enlighten every one. (Please leave your ego at the door).
About a year ago I updated Quicktime on 10.3. Several of my applications failed to compile due to link error. After several days of searching and trying to get an answer I found a tool to remove the most recent Quicktime update. "Why would you want to remove the update?" There is NO information at Apple about the fact that they released a version of Quicktime with link libraries for 10.4 only. What bothers me is that Apple will not admit the error. I have had a great experence with Apple. I just need to keep my eyes open. If it was not for MS we would be ruled by Apple.
At least he died showing that the animals he played with are dangerous. I think the guy was an irresponsible moron. About like that guy that was malled by the bear he was trying to protect.
I wonder how many children have been hurt over the years attempting the crap that Steve Irwin would pull in the name of entertainment. I rarely allowed my children to watch him and when I did I followed up with a talk about how dangerous and stupid it was to play with wiled animals.
I saw his rebuttal about the feeding of the croc with his child in his hands. The statement "I was in full control" is a load of shit. Ask any smart person that deals with wild animals as there job and they will tell you the only wild animal that is controlled is a dead one, and then some of them can still kill you.
Stop the hero worship. He was just a lucky redneck that would deserve the Darwin award if he had not reproduced.
MountainDew is not programmers but programers do make it. Kinda like beer. Take a horse and a funnel. Well Programmers do not need a funnel unless they are real old.
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It has to do with ego. Most programmers have this huge ego thinking that they are the smartest programmer around. It is rare to find a programmer that believes there code could be improved. They also believe that there way is the best way.
A solution to this is to apply simple checks to the code.
1. Does it function?
2. Is it readable?
3. Does it obey functional rules. IE (It does NOT over write memory or what not).
It the code passes these simple rules the code is fine, leave it alone, it does NOT suck.
This does not mean it could not be improved in some way. Open discussions in code reviews could enlighten every one. (Please leave your ego at the door).
About a year ago I updated Quicktime on 10.3. Several of my applications failed to compile due to link error. After several days of searching and trying to get an answer I found a tool to remove the most recent Quicktime update. "Why would you want to remove the update?" There is NO information at Apple about the fact that they released a version of Quicktime with link libraries for 10.4 only. What bothers me is that Apple will not admit the error. I have had a great experence with Apple. I just need to keep my eyes open. If it was not for MS we would be ruled by Apple.
At least he died showing that the animals he played with are dangerous. I think the guy was an irresponsible moron. About like that guy that was malled by the bear he was trying to protect.
I wonder how many children have been hurt over the years attempting the crap that Steve Irwin would pull in the name of entertainment. I rarely allowed my children to watch him and when I did I followed up with a talk about how dangerous and stupid it was to play with wiled animals.
I saw his rebuttal about the feeding of the croc with his child in his hands. The statement "I was in full control" is a load of shit. Ask any smart person that deals with wild animals as there job and they will tell you the only wild animal that is controlled is a dead one, and then some of them can still kill you.
Stop the hero worship. He was just a lucky redneck that would deserve the Darwin award if he had not reproduced.
MountainDew is not programmers but programers do make it. Kinda like beer. Take a horse and a funnel. Well Programmers do not need a funnel unless they are real old.