> What have they ever built?
While I agree that reading code and learning is essential, I don’t think this line of criticism is fair.
I mean like most programmers I’d imagine their years and years of industry work isn’t public. I mean what have I ever built?
Fowler was CTO of ThoughWorks for years and afaik they do really good and deep work, their content is quality. Bob Martin had a similar track record with 8th light, and as an organization is interesting.
That said, I think lumping them together is misguided. I’ve read a lot of both. To me unky bob is can be a divisive gatekeeper who wants to be right, while mFowler is boon to the industry, literally writing the book on refactoring. He has well reasoned and measured arguments.
I mean I think while formulating your own voice is important and essential, it’s also essential to learn from others and pass down knowledge. For some reason, I think our industry sees it as a threat.
Unky bob is a divisive gatekeeper who I suppose did years of industry work? I guess?
To lump Fowler in with unky bob, I just don’t see it.
I mean Fowler I think t started thoughtworks.
While I agree that reading code and learning is essential, I don’t think this line of criticism is fair.
I mean like most programmers I’d imagine their years and years of industry work isn’t public. I mean what have I ever built?
Fowler was CTO of ThoughWorks for years and afaik they do really good and deep work, their content is quality. Bob Martin had a similar track record with 8th light, and as an organization is interesting.
That said, I think lumping them together is misguided. I’ve read a lot of both. To me unky bob is can be a divisive gatekeeper who wants to be right, while mFowler is boon to the industry, literally writing the book on refactoring. He has well reasoned and measured arguments.
I mean I think while formulating your own voice is important and essential, it’s also essential to learn from others and pass down knowledge. For some reason, I think our industry sees it as a threat.
Unky bob is a divisive gatekeeper who I suppose did years of industry work? I guess?
To lump Fowler in with unky bob, I just don’t see it.
I mean Fowler I think t started thoughtworks.