[FRIAM] a little help from my friends

[Stephen Guerin]

PromptCraft to GPT4:
"Give a summary of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance but replace
the idea of the quality of maintaining a motorcycle to the quality of
software code"

ChatGPT:
Zen and the Art of Software Code Maintenance is an introspective and
philosophical journey that examines the concept of "Quality" as it relates
to the development and maintenance of software code. The book follows the
narrator and his son, Chris, as they embark on a cross-country motorcycle
trip, during which the narrator weaves together reflections on his past,
his experience as a programmer, and deep philosophical musings.

At the heart of the story is the idea of "Quality" in software code, as the
narrator grapples with the tension between the classical and romantic
perspectives. The classical perspective values a methodical, systematic
approach to software development, focusing on the technical aspects of
programming and the structure of the code. The romantic perspective, on the
other hand, emphasizes the beauty, creativity, and individualism inherent
in software development.

Throughout the narrative, the narrator explores the importance of achieving
a balance between these two perspectives in order to create and maintain
high-quality software code. He argues that a true understanding of
"Quality" transcends these perspectives, and that the best code is crafted
when the programmer is fully present and engaged in the process.

Through the metaphor of motorcycle maintenance, the book provides valuable
insights into the importance of mindfulness, the nature of problem-solving,
and the pursuit of excellence in the world of software development.
Ultimately, Zen and the Art of Software Code Maintenance is a
thought-provoking meditation on the metaphysics of software code and the
quest for a deeper understanding of "Quality" in our increasingly digital
world.

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On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 8:10 AM Prof David West <profwest at fastmail.fm>
wrote:

> I am keynoting the International Conference on Code Quality on April 22.
> It will be speculative and philosophical, but I would like to know "code
> quality" might mean, is taken for granted to mean, to professional coders.
> I know what it means for this conference, but would like a broader base
> from which to launch my flights of fancy.
>
> davew
>
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