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I don't think it takes a C++ expert to point out that the more plausible explanation is simply that Rob Pike is a narcissist. This is the same guy who said you
by smosher 13y ago
I don't think it takes a C++ expert to point out that the more plausible explanation is simply that Rob Pike is a narcissist.
This is the same guy who said you don't need to know what I know (re: endianness) because you will never write a compiler. Consummate narcissism.
- ionforce 13y agoIsn't that elitism? Narcissism: I am the most beautiful of all. Elitism: I am more beautiful than you.
- seertaak 13y agoIsn't that pedantry? ;)
- alecbenzer 13y agoSomeone I know at google said he was once talking to Rob Pike about go and asking questions about some of the design decisions. After answering a few questions, Pike looked at him and said "Do you know who I am?". (supposedly)
- WalterBright 13y agoI once questioned the design decisions for a particular project of the guy who made them, and his response was "who the do you think you are?"
- swah 13y ago"Say my name".
- bjz_ 13y agoNo need for personal attacks.
- smosher 13y agoYou're right, and my point wasn't to attack his character but to explain the nonsense coming out of his mouth. There is a clear and simple explanation, consistent with his history, that is (perhaps unfortunately) not flattering. However, he has a history of being insulting towards people who want to use different paradigms. So if you're going to bring that line up with anyone, bring it up with Rob Pike himself.
- CmonDev 13y agoHe does come across as an academic type. Did not say anything about accompanying frameworks/libraries, you know the actual practical stuff.