
I went back and forth on that before saying it
And even then I weaseled with "probably a sign".
Yes, I know there are times when it makes sense to code for a long time before running anything. I've done so myself. But I don't do so as a rule, and consider it a red flag if someone does do so as a rule.
I should also note that the programs where I've felt a need to develop that way have generally worked very well, but with a density of "interesting" that makes it very good that they do so.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)

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ben_tilly
March 14, 2006, 10:59:47 PM EST
I went back and forth on that before saying it
And even then I weaseled with "probably a sign".
Yes, I know there are times when it makes sense to code for a long time before running anything. I've done so myself. But I don't do so as a rule, and consider it a red flag if someone does do so as a rule.
I should also note that the programs where I've felt a need to develop that way have generally worked very well, but with a ratio of "interesting" to "straightforward" that makes it very good that they do so.
Cheers,
Ben
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)