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Re: Know the language? Why bother

juliomiy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:51:48 -0000

I agree with the how you have explained it. I believe we probably think alike here. BTW - how are you handling all the comments on this blog?
Sorry couldn't help it!

Re: Know the language? Why bother

gregory — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:53:32 -0000

It's definitely true that when it comes to civil engineering, the construction is a critical component. But in those cases, there isn't a worry that another company is going to come along and "eat your lunch".

If the product never ships, there will be no site to enjoy... or ever come back too.

I'm definitely not suggesting that if you know how to write it correctly, you should be lazy. But if you can bootstrap and achieve solid results, whether or not the code is perfect is secondary.. it's personal.

Re: Know the language? Why bother

juliomiy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:39:45 -0000

Very interesting argument and one I have to think through to decide whether I agree or not. It is true that the experience is the thing in the end. Let's face it, who is looking at the code (even if you can) when you are experiencing a web product. If the experience is good, then that is what brings you back. Nevertheless, you can say analogous things about those bridges that collapse due to heavy traffic or some weather event. If you are not keen on your craft whatever it is , there may be nothing to come back to when it collapses or fails to evolve because the code was unmaintainable or not extensible.

Having the absolute grasp of anything doesn't translate directly into something tangible other then maybe a piece of paper called a college degree.
Nevertheless it can in the right hands be what produces something valuable. Not sure what not caring or not having a grasp can produce.