OT: Crazy Programming

[Laura Creighton]

> Laura Creighton wrote:
> 
> >Computer Programmers need to go out drinking with Civil Engineers more
> >often.  They will then get to listen to Civil Engineering students say
> >things like:
> >
> >Programming is much simpler than Bridge Building.  For one thing, the
> >programmer only has to deal with mathematical forms, and the products
> >of his own mind.  Programs are not subject to physical laws, or
> >even geometric ones, all avenues are open to the creativity of the
> >programmer.
> >
> 
> Well... one can create a program that design bridges, but one cannot 
> create a bridge that design programs ...
> 
> ;-)

I've worked with many programs for engineering construction design
written by people whose understanding of how one designs bridges
was more wishful thinking than actual engineering practice.  Please
pass me a bottle of beer.

Laura