Well said! I think one thing we struggle with is whether the language should dictate how verbose or brief code should be. Brief code doesn't necessarily mean concise. A more verbose language prevents brief cryptic code, but frustrates experienced developers that know how to be concise in the given language.
@Jeff. I did play with some haiku drafts but those are so tough to write.
Btw, I should mention that Steve Y has a post (Jan 08) discussing the length of his 'essays'. I think it is an excellent read. He makes some good arguments for the length.
I hadn't read Yegge's posting. But, I agree with your comments.
ReplyDeleteAnd sometimes the sweet spot doesn't just move, it runs an evasive pattern...
Well put! Steve needs to hire you as an editor.
ReplyDeleteTotally - you should do this for every Yegge post so I can stop reading his blog. I could get hrs of my life back!
ReplyDeleteThanks, all... True to the tyranny of brevity, this post took longer to write than many of the other posts.
ReplyDeleteWell said! I think one thing we struggle with is whether the language should dictate how verbose or brief code should be. Brief code doesn't necessarily mean concise. A more verbose language prevents brief cryptic code, but frustrates experienced developers that know how to be concise in the given language.
ReplyDeleteNice. How about as a haiku? :)
ReplyDelete@Jeff. I did play with some haiku drafts but those are so tough to write.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I should mention that Steve Y has a post (Jan 08) discussing the length of his 'essays'. I think it is an excellent read. He makes some good arguments for the length.