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Re:Java is better than C++ for high speed trading systems by astral303 on Thursday November 26, 2020 @01:37PM (#25222495)
The Bridge analogy is often applied with flaws. Bridges are not free to build. Software essentially is.

Here is a 1992 truth bomb rewind about it:

https://www.developerdotstar.com/printable/mag/articles/reev...

Basically engineers care about the quality of the code because they know that is the design. As soon as caring about codebase quality leaves the building, so will the quality of the product.

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Re:Java is better than C++ for high speed trading systems by criddell on Thursday November 26, 2020 @02:05PM (#25222730)
A civil engineer will put their stamp on the design of a bridge certifying that it will not fail. If it does fail, they will be held responsible and may lose their license to practice.

Software engineers often hide behind a contract saying they aren't responsible for anything.

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Re:Java is better than C++ for high speed trading systems by astral303 on Saturday November 28, 2020 @09:04PM (#25242359)
Software engineers are held responsible to plenty of things (HIPAA) when there is a will to do so.
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