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From: telford@threetek.dialix.oz.au (Telford Tendys)
Subject: Re: another take on "C is faster than lisp"
In-Reply-To: chyde@labs-n.bbn.com's message of 9 Sep 1994 15:04:45 GMT
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Date: Tue, 20 Sep 1994 04:35:06 GMT
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> I'm just not going to become a C programmer. I like to use a woodworking
> analogy on some of this, since I do a chunk of that as well.
> 
> someone asks me to design and build some piece of furniture. I don't
> tell them what tools I'm going to use, what design methods, or any of
> that stuff, and they don't ask. we discuss the design, the appearance,
> and where it fits into their house.

They should be interested in the materials you are using, the style of
joints, the surface finish, the upholstery and the precision to which
you can work - just to name a few. Just discussing the design can
involve a host of fiddly details that really can effect the quality
of the finished article. Especially if the item is expected to last
10 or 20 years.

The relationship between producer and consumer is not as simple as
you pretend. Both sides want the job done right.
