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Bernardo de La Paz

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9. I think "sustainable software" is unrelated to durable code.

Reply to LearnedHand (Reply #5)

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 08:44 PM

Sep 11

It is more about climate and nature sustainability, particularly focusing on reducing energy consumption. So like maybe using a much smaller neural net inside the device than jumping into the cloud for a data center run.

Maintainable code is more a part of durable code. Programs that live, that are used frequently over years, are modified frequently. Bugs are fixed, new features are added, code is modified to conform with local regulations in some country or other.

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Software runs the world, and there are two kinds: disposable code and durable code. [View all] usonian Sep 11 OP

What makes durable code "durable"? LearnedHand Sep 11 #1

There are many certifications but they apply to only a small part of software. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 11 #3

Got it, thx! LearnedHand Sep 11 #5

I think "sustainable software" is unrelated to durable code. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 11 #9

Critical systems, like airliner avionics, have much higher standards and support but I don't know about certifications. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 11 #7

the other day, i heard that legacy code cannot be converted to modern code by AI Tetrachloride Sep 11 #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 Sep 11 #4

More detail (my speculation) Bernardo de La Paz Sep 11 #8

Your insight about the distinction between durable and disposable code is a good one. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 11 #6