Re: Coherent exposition of OO?

From: Alfredo Novoa (alfredo_at_ncs.es)
Date: 06/23/04


Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:11:21 GMT

On 19 Jun 2004 11:21:55 -0700, topmind@technologist.com (Topmind)
wrote:

>I disagree. Other engineering disciplines deal with physical
>structures. Bridges and planes have certain quality and performance
>characteristics that can be relatively easily measured. Software does
>not, and "what is better" appears to be most a psychological opinion.

There are characteristics that we can measure, but this is not good
for the charlatans.

>If a plane uses too much fuel or a bridge falls down, that is not
>considered a psychological opinion.

If two software systems have the same functionality and one has 1/10
of code lines than the other and performs a lot faster that is not
considered a psychological opinion.

Regards
  Alfredo



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