Linsay,
>I have 85% of a paper written asking the question why people look at the
>psychology of programming.
The academics because it is interesting and the commercial people
because they might make some money out of it.
This begs the question of how exactly commercial concerns might
make money if presented with a verified theory of all there is to know
about the psychology of programming.
If the theory was that good then it could be modeled, automated and
ex-programmers would have to do boring, low paid jobs, just like the majority
of the populace.
A less complete theory might provide a means of selecting the higher quality
stock (whatever the definition of quality might be).
The theory might also suggest ways to make things easier. This potentially
leading to less person power requirements, or being able to use cheaper labour.
> I keep meaning to finish it for a PPIG but
>haven't yet, but people are welcome to read it if they want and then
>snigger contemptuously up their sleeves.
Lindsay, your papers are always interesting (but your choice of t-shirts does
sometimes raise a grimace).
derek
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