In France, if you talk to little boys, they know all of the NBA players and not one single Pro A player.
Our civilization depends critically on software, and we have a dangerously low degree of professionalism in the computer fields
C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot; C++ makes it harder, but when you do, it blows away your whole leg.
C++ is designed to allow you to express ideas, but if you don't have ideas or don't have any clue about how to express them, C++ doesn't offer much help.
The most fundamental problem in software development is complexity. There is only one basic way of dealing with complexity: divide and conquer
When done well, software is invisible.
There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone.
For the most part, I hang out in my back yard with my dog, but there's no paparazzi trying to check that out.
I think it's essential for writers to be involved in the recording process as things can often go wrong in this area. Voice actors are all too often presented with a wad of XL sheets, no proper character notes, context or reference and are just expected to perform.
And you," he says, "you need to talk to your boy. " He lifts my chin. "And if he needs saving, then you save him. Isn't that what you told me you did for each other?" I let go a few more tears but then I nod. "Over and over again.
What is power without control?