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I don't want any part of your code if I can't dance to it

posted by Zed on September 9 2002 07:49

Software testing for those with rhythm:

Making music out of computer code is helping programmers to catch the bugs that can cause software to go awry.

[...] When different sections of code are put together, they should form a harmonious tune. But if a loop, for example, does not execute properly, the music would not ascend properly and the programmer should hear the error. Similarly, a duff statement would produce a different chord that would be immediately apparent.

[...] Those who "heard" the code identified more bugs.

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