On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 11:15 AM, Paul Herring <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 4:10 PM, Brett McCoy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > The real issue with software development isn't dealing with language
> > syntax, it's understanding the requirements of the software and its
> > design. RAD & 4GL type tools like this give the appearance, IMHO, of
> > trying to make it easier to develop software without requiring coding
> > (or minimal coding), but without understanding proper software design
> > and development, it doesn't really matter what you use, since it's
> > going to be bad software anyway. Professional software developers
> > should be able to pick up a language's syntax quickly -- it's
> > understanding how to design the software that can be used by user's
> > that is crucial.
>
> http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000319.html
Indeed
-- Brett
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