Two's Complement Copypasta
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Dec 19, 2023 The hosts dive into the world of code duplication, weighing its time-saving benefits against the potential for bugs. They reminisce about the evolution of word processors and the joys of WYSIWYG technology, sharing humorous stories along the way. Ethical considerations of copy-pasting in coding are explored, alongside the confusion of managing transitive dependencies. With creative insights into code lineage and the role of compilers, they advocate for best practices in coding while keeping the conversation light and entertaining.
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WordPerfect Nostalgia
- Matt reminisced about seeing a YouTuber use WordPerfect on a BBC Master.
- This reminded him of his childhood computer and the frustrations of pre-WYSIWYG word processors.
WYSIWYG Revolution
- WYSIWYG editors made a huge difference in the mid-80s to late-90s.
- Before, documents used HTML-like markup, requiring offline rendering to see the final output.
Printer Troubles
- Matt needed to print a resume but his printer failed twice.
- He resorted to viewing it on screen, missing the ability to doodle.