The Hidden Costs of Prolog's Unconventional Path
By
RohanAdwankar
Pure flour-power. Hearty enough to carry you through lunch.
Summary
A reflective piece aimed at Prolog programmers, warning them about the high costs and limited benefits of pursuing unconventional programming approaches. The author acknowledges the rebellious nature of Prolog programmers but argues that following this streak too far can lead to poor outcomes. The article draws a parallel to Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" to emphasize the potential horror of misguided technical pursuits.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI seemed to hear the whispered cry, 'The horror! The horror!'
As a Prolog programmer, you likely have a rebellious streak in you.
The point of this page is to show you where following this streak is likely not a good idea because the cost is high, and there is no benefit to it.
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