The Three Laws of Software
(with apologies to The Three Laws of Thermodynamics)
1. Software written by someone else is bad software
aka. You can't get ahead.
2. Software written by me more than six weeks ago is bad software.
aka. You can't even break even.
3. Its been at least two months since I have written software of any significance.
aka. You are behind before you start.
The bottom line is that software universally sucks. The reason we keep trying to make and use it, its far better than what it replaces. Maybe, if we try real hard, we will finally get it right. If history is any guide, don't hold your breath.
(with apologies to The Three Laws of Thermodynamics)
1. Software written by someone else is bad software
2. Software written by me more than six weeks ago is bad software. 3. Its been at least two months since I have written software of any significance. The bottom line is that software universally sucks. The reason we keep trying to make and use it, its far better than what it replaces. Maybe, if we try real hard, we will finally get it right. If history is any guide, don't hold your breath.