Is Programming The Problem?
by
Randy Mears
I just read an interesting interview with Bjarne Stroustrup. In the interview, he talks about the highly variable quality of software and programming. As the designer and implementer of the C++ programming language, Bjarne is considered a legend by many object oriented programmers, but he also has his share of detractors (not everyone likes C++).
The interview touches on the impact of bad software on our technological civilization and acknowledges that some blame goes to programming language complexity, while most goes to our development methods. There is also a forward looking view with some suggested remedies for the current mess, but not much of a feeling that things will get better anytime soon.
Even though I am not necessarily nodding in agreement, he does make a few good points. At the very least, it is an interesting perspective from one of the greats.
