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Re: Solve memory problems [message #64682 is a reply to message #64623] Wed, 14 January 2009 07:08 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Paul Van Delst[1] is currently offline  Paul Van Delst[1]
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David Fanning wrote:
> Craig Markwardt writes:
>
>> Uh, like using any other high-level language that doesn't force you to
>> free your own variables?
>
> My goodness, people, whatever happened to craftsmanship?
> I feel like I'm working with a bunch of Wal-Mart furniture
> builders here. Quick, easy, cheap. :-(

Hey! I often use woodworking craftmenship analogies when trying to get people to take some
pride (for pete's sake!) in the code they write. A lot of code I see is the equivalent of
a Homer Simpson spice rack (or barbeque) - it might qualify as abstract art, but it ain't
that functional.

> P.S. I guess you probably know it is time to give it up when
> you get to the point where you believe the world will go
> straight to hell in a handbasket if you *do* give it up.
> Just don't be sending me any code with HEAP_GC in it. Even
> Coyote wouldn't lower himself *that* much. :-)

Keep fighting the good fight, David. :o)

cheers,

paulv

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