Programming won’t be automated, or it already has been

Re:Programming won’t be automated, or it already has been by bleachedsleet on Wednesday March 22, 2017 @04:51PM (#13934814)

I've often found that making broad statements about what will or won't happen in a hypothetical future often leads one to embarrassment.

Example: "mankind will never set foot on the moon...how absurd!"

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Re:Programming won’t be automated, or it already has been by HillaryBriss on Wednesday March 22, 2017 @05:06PM (#13934963)

ok, yes, but cut me some slack. when i said that, i was stuck on the side of the road next to my model T with three flats and i was reflecting on the poor quality of leather they'd used in the tires.

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Re:Programming won’t be automated, or it already has been by heynowletsgo on Wednesday March 22, 2017 @09:12PM (#13936659)

That's true, but I draw the line at people creating a higher life form, and that's what it would take to replace programmers.

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Re:Programming won’t be automated, or it already has been by goatlover on Thursday March 23, 2017 @12:36AM (#13937401)

Alternatively, we'll have flying cars and fusion in 20 years.

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