[LRUG] Software Craftsmanship

[Tim Benest]

I would say, that it is as real, as real can be.

If software development was just a black and white analytical pastime
then anyone who can follow a set of rules could write great software.

Look at any of the great software that you see, and you will notice
that the developers have crafted if with great love and care, and put
their sole into the job.

There is of cause stacks of third rate stuff out their that I would
not class as crafted software.

/Tim

2009/5/11 Anthony Green <Anthony.Green at bbc.co.uk>:
>
> 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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> Anthony Green
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