Nothing works and everyone is euphoric

Re:Nothing works and everyone is euphoric by asdfman123 on Friday July 24, 2026 @06:31PM (#49042425)

Because at most companies, software engineers aren't paid to make good software. They're paid to ship flashy features.

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Re:Nothing works and everyone is euphoric by inigyou on Friday July 24, 2026 @07:29PM (#49042886)

A plumber is paid to install pipes, not to make sure they don't leak. But he still does that, even though it takes longer. Why?

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Re:Nothing works and everyone is euphoric by pixl97 on Friday July 24, 2026 @08:46PM (#49043407)

Regulations.

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Re:Nothing works and everyone is euphoric by asdfman123 on Sunday July 26, 2026 @05:27PM (#49062585)

Because people don't accept leaky plumbing. It cause damage and disarray. People do accept shitty software.

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