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Re:Static typing will not save us from broken software by cle on Monday October 24, 2016 @12:01PM (#12779998)
My argument is practical, not theoretical. Platitudes and ideals are disposable when you have to actually build something.
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Re:Static typing will not save us from broken software by premium-concern on Monday October 24, 2016 @04:27PM (#12782557)
Yawn.

Java is the platform with NPEs and null checks everywhere. If that's your definition of practical, sure, go ahead.

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