So I guess you disagree with Joel Spolsky on this one...
He has good points, but I don't agree with all of his conclusions. If someone has a talent for designing software, I don't like the idea of them waiting around to get interest in malloc before they explore their passion.
If I had to chose between an app which is a joy to use and one which is written "properly," I'll take the former.
Code can be changed. Just start exploring, and fix stuff later if you need to. Most people learn as they go. I think the biggest potential sabotage is worrying about what others will think.
by Scott Stevenson — Nov 13
He has good points, but I don't agree with all of his conclusions. If someone has a talent for designing software, I don't like the idea of them waiting around to get interest in malloc before they explore their passion.
If I had to chose between an app which is a joy to use and one which is written "properly," I'll take the former.
Code can be changed. Just start exploring, and fix stuff later if you need to. Most people learn as they go. I think the biggest potential sabotage is worrying about what others will think.