On Wed, Jun 26, 2002 at 04:01:43PM +0200, Lars Gullik Bjønnes wrote:
> | // Is a file readable ?
> | bool IsFileReadable (string const & path)
> | {
> | FileInfo file(path);
> | if (file.isOK() && file.isRegular() && file.readable())
> | return true;
> | else
> | return false;
> | }
>
> I do not see the joke...
Reminded me of
The C Hierarchy
novice
* puts "#include " in his code, but is not sure why
* has heard of pointers, but has never seen one
user
* uses the following macros:
#define
BEGIN {
#define
END ;}
* has had a bad experience with pointers
* knows the difference between ' and "
knowledgeable user
* uses:
if(a==b)
c = 1;
else
c = 0;
* uses pointers, but only in place of arrays
* loves writing code on VMS
expert
* uses:
c = (a==b) ? 1 : 0;
* uses pointers comfortably
* are jazzed when they find a compiler bug because they found it
* has figured out what && and || are for
* refuses to write C code on VMS
hacker
* uses:
c = a==b;
* writes code which use pointers to functions
* writes macros instead of simple functions
* uses bitwise operators because they are like assembler
* writes simple code with "cat >" and compiles it with "!cc".
* uses argv and argc
guru
* avoids bitwise operators due to portability
* are annoyed with compiler bugs
* writes code portable enough to port from VMS but doesn't relish
the thought
* writes libraries that his fellow workmates use
* can answer most C questions after a little thought
wizard
* writes compilers with "cat >" (and they work!)
* reads device driver source with breakfast
* can tell what question you are about to ask, and answer it
* is on a first-name basis with Dennis, Bill, and Ken
Andre'
--
Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain Security,
will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. (T. Jefferson)
