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Are there any examples of 'perfect' software? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/programming@programming.dev
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I'm talking about programs that can't be improved no matter what. They do exactly what they're supposed to and will never be changed.

It'll probably have to be something small, like cd or pwd, but does such a program exist?

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[–] 25 points 8 months ago (5 children)

No; since every user defines the perfect program differently. Which should be the default behaviour(s)?

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  • [–] 10 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    You cannot criticize a good knife by asking why it's not a hammer.

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  • [–] 8 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    But I can critisize it for having only one sharp edge instead of 2. Or for being too short or too long. Or for having a handle that’s not shaped well for my hand. (That last metaphor is probably the correct one for the sentiment I’m going for.)

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