• ExperimentalGuy@programming.dev
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    7 months ago

    The core principle of computer-science is that we need to live with legacy, not abandon it.

    The problem isn’t a principle of a computer science, but one of just safety. Also, who said this is a principle of computer science?

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      7 months ago

      The problem isn’t a principle of a computer science, but one of just safety.

      I think you missed the point entirely.

      You can focus all you want in artificial Ivory tower scenarios, such as a hypothetical ability to rewrite everything from scratch with the latest and greatest tech stacks. Back in the real world, that is a practical impossibility in virtually all scenarios, and a renowned project killer.

      In addition, the point stressed in the article is that you can add memory safety features even to C programs.

      Also, who said this is a principle of computer science?

      Anyone who devotes any resource learning software engineering.

      Here’s a somewhat popular essay in the subject:

      https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/04/06/things-you-should-never-do-part-i/