Bjarne gave a 2014 Keynote talk about what we have learned from C++
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Lang-NEXT/Lang-NEXT-2014/Keynote
in which he talks about programmers. At about 28 minutes in he says:
"Language Myths. We want a language for writing reliable code.
NO! Most programmers, most of the time, scream in horror when
they have to do something extra for reliability, dependability,
maintainability, all the good stuff. And most programmers don't
actually care. They just ship when they are told to ship. I wish
we were in a field with general professionalism but I don't see
much sign of it. This is not good."
-- Bjarne Stroustrup
Axiom is a long term project with goals of being reliable and
dependable (computer algebra test suites, regression testing, solid
mathematical underpinnings, program proofs) and, especially,
maintainable (literate programming). We are trying to deliver
high quality, professional software.
Like Bjarne, I really believe we need to lead the field by
striving for high standards of professionalism with reliable,
dependable, and maintainable software.
Tim
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