Re: Relational-to-OOP Tax

"panu@xxxxxxxxxx" <panu@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:
topmind wrote:
Couldn't one use a Patrick May style of argument and say that
programmers *should* know both fairly well and if they don't, then
get better programmers?

Yes, reality *should* be different. You are right about that.

But in general, unless taken to extremes, there is value in
'specialization', no?

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an
invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a
sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the
dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve
equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a
computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die
gallantly. Specialization is for insects.

-- Robert Heinlein

It costs more to teach a person to do two things correctly, than
just teach them how to do one thing correctly.

Good software developers don't have to be taught, they learn on
their own. It's just not that hard for an intelligent, interested
developer with a passion for knowledge and a desire to improve his or
her craftsmanship to become competent in procedural, OO, declarative,
and functional techniques.

Why would you want to work with people who are unable to do so?

Regards,

Patrick

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