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Comment by BurningFrog

5 years ago

This is my extreme counter example:

What is better (A) a compiled bug free binary, or (B) well written source code that has a few bugs?

If you want to keep developing the software, the answer will always be (B).

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BurningFrog

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jeffreygoesto  5 years ago

This is not generally true, but strongly depends on the domain.

  • BurningFrog  5 years ago

    I which domains is it practical to add features to software you don't have source code for?

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