Knuth: Computer Programming as an Art (1974)

Re:Knuth: Computer Programming as an Art (1974) by dschiptsov on Wednesday January 13, 2016 @02:09AM (#10892766)

> Aesthetic global optimum can never be reached

Do you honestly think that writers, painters or composers doesn't know it, or it stopped them from striving?

Millions of little pieces - Data modules from GHC, especially logic, lists, big chunks from Erlang stdlib, lib9, libbio, libutf from Inferno, parts of various Lisps, tons of code from carefully written books (PoFAD, PAIP/ALMA, OnLisp, etc) well-crafted projects like nginx, or even something like this:

http://karma-engineering.com/lab/wiki/Bootstrapping8

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Re:Knuth: Computer Programming as an Art (1974) by crimsonalucard on Wednesday January 13, 2016 @02:23AM (#10892807)

Dude, I wasn't even arguing with you. It's a true statement.

My response was not meant to be in opposition to yours, it's just a remark. There was no need to say that. Don't start shit. Your comment needs to be flagged.

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Re:Knuth: Computer Programming as an Art (1974) by dschiptsov on Wednesday January 13, 2016 @02:37AM (#10892867)

OK. Sorry. Flag it if you wish. It seems that I should stop reading Russian political forums.

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