[LRUG] Software Craftsmanship

[Vahagn Hayrapetyan]

If software craftsmanship is defined through adherence to non-functional
requirements, then it is real, measurable, and quantifiable. Proof by
construction: produce a badly tested, non-modular, insecure piece of
software. Deploy to mission-critical environment. At first signs of pressure
either from the customer(s) or the development team, it becomes apparent
that the software is "badly crafted".

Software craftsmanship is also described sometimes through "softer terms"
like aesthetics:

http://jaoo.dk/presentation/Aesthetic+programming+with+Ruby

A less quantifiable but equally important perspective, in my point of view.

Cheers,
Vahagn

On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Anthony Green <Anthony.Green at bbc.co.uk>wrote:

>
> I've been humph *frustrated*  in arguments recently with colleagues as to
> whether  the notion of Software Craftsmanship is real or a fictional
> construct.
>
> Originally schooling as artist I've found affinity with the ideas,
> thoughts,
> philosophies espoused in books like 'Hackers and Painters', 'Refactor Your
> WetWetware'
>
> Thoughts ?
>
>
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