Brent 1/18/2025

Theoretical engineers

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The article discusses the idea of a 'theoretical software engineer,' comparing it to a theoretical physicist but noting that software's rapid evolution makes rigid theories quickly obsolete. It argues that while theory and best practices are valuable, real-world development requires pragmatism and compromise due to human factors and changing requirements.

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