> There’s not much to algorithms: do this, then do that.
replyYeah, and how many of drivers or software engineers can fix their car's engine? Just a few. Even though in priciple there's not much to it.
a) I have never met a Lawyer who was able to write a single code line
replyb) I have met Lawyer colleagues who didnt know how build a =SUM() in Excel
So, I doubt....
> a) I have never met a Lawyer who was able to write a single code line
replyThat doesn't mean they don't exist. I went to law school with many former software engineers, many of whom are now prosecuting patents on behalf of high tech companies, and some of whom went back to engineering (like me).
"I have never met ______" is of no consequence to anyone; it's an argument style best avoided unless you're talking about deities or space aliens.
There are a couple right here on HN.
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