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LearnedHand

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5. Got it, thx!

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #3)

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 05:50 PM

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I figured it was something more formal than just “hey this is durable code” but didn’t know enough about it. I’m not a coder but work with people who do scientific coding, and they have a principle called “sustainable software.” I wonder if that is related to durable code?

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Software runs the world, and there are two kinds: disposable code and durable code. [View all] usonian Thursday OP

What makes durable code "durable"? LearnedHand Thursday #1

There are many certifications but they apply to only a small part of software. Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #3

Got it, thx! LearnedHand Thursday #5

I think "sustainable software" is unrelated to durable code. Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #9

Critical systems, like airliner avionics, have much higher standards and support but I don't know about certifications. Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #7

the other day, i heard that legacy code cannot be converted to modern code by AI Tetrachloride Thursday #2

I don't think that is true, and even so there are several ways it could do it or be used in the process. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #4

More detail (my speculation) Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #8

Your insight about the distinction between durable and disposable code is a good one. Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #6