Does perfect code exist? (Abstractions, Part 1)
Read OriginalThe article analyzes the concept of 'perfect code' by discussing Bryan Cantrill's views on code as enduring infrastructure, contrasting Linux's unstable kernel interfaces with Solaris's stability. It examines how interfaces like Unix/POSIX become foundational, arguing that a powerful and timely interface is more critical than a perfect initial implementation.
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