Re: [LUG] GCC compilation? Good C++ book

[kevin bailey <kevin_bailey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve Marvell wrote:

> It's generally been my opinion that programming is 90% ability to
> break down problems and understanding computers and 10% language
> syntax. 
yep - me too.

[rant RE the fun and games we call programming...]

> > whew!!! sorry about that - i think i was getting something off my chest!!!
>
> Do I detect a hint of bitter experience here?
ha!!  just the usual.  managers making up deadlines without asking 
first, huge fundemental changes in specifications, managers who can use 
a spreadsheet (or made one table in access) saying 'all you have to do 
is...' :o)

i'm lucky really because i work for one guy and we have had a couple of 
big contracts from a company and i am able to code the way i prefer - 
and we've managed to replace a 'system' which was a nightmare with 
something which is making their lives much easier.  out of approx 12 
companies in the UK they have been told their data handling is the best 
- and there could be some expansion etc.  so things are ok.

> > a good book on SQL is essential too.
>
> I've got the SQL programmers reference, and I think it's pants. I
> generally pick up O'Reilly's SQL in a Nutshell.
'instant SQL [programming]' is mine.

> Steve
>
> PS does your shift key not work, or have you merely abandoned English usage?
er... [embarrassed] it's a habit now.  obviously, official stuff, 
dealing with people who pay, documentation etc. the caps get used again.



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