Nick Doyle retweeted
Another important aspect around this is that systems that are built to be resilient, when observed from outside, mask their level of brokenness.
Let's use aviation metaphors, because computer types love aspirationally comparing themselves to more disciplined industries.
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Nick Doyle retweeted
It is hard for people today to comprehend how slow an original IBM PC was. By some measures, a 4090 is a billion times faster, which means a PC working continuously for 40 years could be replaced by one second of modern computing. And yet, this could be done.
This is pure wizardry youtu.be/-xJZ9I4iqg8
I believe @ID_AA_Carmack will find this amusing.
Nick Doyle retweeted
Once you understand that things like this
are not abnormal in software development
the world becomes fucking terrifying.
Nick Doyle retweeted
"Developers are drawn to complexity like moths to a flame, often with the same outcome" - Neal Ford quote
@KevlinHenney talk on #refactoring @BuildStuffConf #BuildStuffConf
Here's my take on the recent JPEG XL developments. My goal isn't to convince or persuade anyone as to what's best, just to share how I feel and what I see. Absolutely feel free to disagree. 🧵
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I guess what I will say is that, in my opinion, seeing a larger variety of independent support off-ticket in the form of thoughtful blog posts and analysis would have better helped to demonstrate interest.
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