David E. Wheeler wrote:
> On Jan 23, 2009, at 10:23 AM, Eric Wilhelm wrote:
>> I don't recall claiming that it was *simpler*.  The single static
>> numeric plan is simplistic.  Given any cross-platform skip issue or
>> optional-dependency condition, you have a situation where the plan
>> becomes harder for a human to get right.  In that case, I want to
>> program the test to react to the environment rather than shipping the
>> wrong plan.
> 
> I want it to be hard for me to calculate. Because once I've calculated
> it I can be confident that it's correct.

Wait... what?

x = 2 + 3

y = (2 + 8 * 19.3 / 298)^e

Which one are you more likely to get right?

Now I've changed 2 to 3, which one are you likely to get right now?


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