Aardvark and Bandicoot, Chapter 11
Wed 11 May 2016 by mskala Tags used: programming, math, philosophy, aardvark, bandicootIn which Priorities have been Implemented
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Bandicoot: Friend Aardvark, Friend Aardvark!
Aardvark: Good morning, Friend Bandicoot.
B: I implemented the optional extra double-double feature!
A: You mean, the module can finally add two plus two?
B: That's what I said.
A: All right, let's see it.
B: Friend Computer?
Computer: READY
B: Friend Computer, "2+2"
C: 4.
A: Excellent!
B: Can I work on something else now?
A: Friend Computer, "make check"
C: Test 1, passed.
A: Looking good...
C: Test 2, failed. Test 3, failed. Test 4, failed.
A: I don't think this will do.
C: Test 5, failed. Test 6, failed.
B: Why not?
C: Test 7, failed. Test 8...10%
A: Here, I don't want to wait. Friend Computer, Ctrl-C.
C: 20%...Aborted.
A: Now let's look at the log... oh, I see.
B: I'm glad you see!
A: This is giving random incorrect answers on all expressions except "2+2".
B: Well, of course it is. That's what you wanted.
A: No, it isn't.
B: Yes, it is.
A: No, it isn't.
B: You very clearly said, referring to the double-double feature,
A: Please make this your top priority.
B: And you also said,
A: It's just because I said so, okay?
B: I just did what you asked, even though you had no reason for it.
A: I didn't mean it was acceptable to break everything else in exchange for the right answer to "2+2".
B: What do you think "priority" means?
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