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Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:03 • by saluto (unregistered)
TODO: Add comment

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:03 • by NSCoder
rachelle

TODO: Think of better comment

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:04 • by seamustheseagull
TRWTF is that no pics of Rachelle were included.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:04 • by Jimmy (unregistered)
I wonder if this be considered a sexuell harashment by code?

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:05 • by Me (unregistered)
// TODO: Better comment!

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:07 • by Monkios
223601 in reply to 223597
seamustheseagull:
TRWTF is that no pics of Rachelle were included.

I second that.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:09 • by rachelle (unregistered)
//TODO: Stop being freaked out by ex coworkers code and start "Irish I were drunk" t-Shirt modeling.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:12 • by Vitani (unregistered)
I know, total WTF, why not just use ArrayList.ToArray()?

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:14 • by Lincoln Spendthrift (unregistered)
223604 in reply to 223597
seamustheseagull:
TRWTF is that no pics of Rachelle were included.

Be careful what you ask for. All we know is that she was (probably) female and could (probably) code. Those two attributes alone are enough to overwhelm the hotness detectors of most developers. The remaining descriptions could be attributed to ... hmmm ... what's the C++ implementation of beer goggles again?

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:14 • by Andrés (unregistered)
TODO: obsession["rachelle"]--;

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:14 • by gabba
Wait -- a manager actually asked to be demoted merely because he was incompetent? This guy is a hero.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:15 • by Rachelle (unregistered)
Oh boy, did I laugh!

/me wipes tears away

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:17 • by IndieRect (unregistered)
223608 in reply to 223598
Jimmy:
I wonder if this be considered a sexuell harashment by code?

For sure. And, frankly, the article also has its share. As the sexual objectification in "something so charming..."
All in all, the article makes a very good point, this time less of programming issues and more of humane ones, like frustration.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:23 • by Jeff (unregistered)
private string quit_obsessing_and_ask_her_out(string txt)

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:30 • by Ron Marks (unregistered)
223611 in reply to 223609
Jeff:
private string quit_obsessing_and_ask_her_out(string txt)

// TODO: Determine algorithm with lowest probability of error exits
// TODO: Build test environment to avoid epic fails in production

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:33 • by TooObvious (unregistered)
Hot Xor Competent

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:34 • by Troy (unregistered)
TRWTF is how he couldn't even spell 'array' properly.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:36 • by Brian S (unregistered)
223614 in reply to 223611
Ron Marks:
Jeff:
private string quit_obsessing_and_ask_her_out(string txt)

// TODO: Determine algorithm with lowest probability of error exits
// TODO: Build test environment to avoid epic fails in production

Don't forget the test harness.

OK, now I'm back to needing pictures again.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:38 • by Ciph3r_ (unregistered)
//TODO: Rachelle

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:40 • by SlyEcho


// TODO: I have think that there is some simpler logic
// for implementing this.
if (txt != null && txt.Length != 0)



Yes. String.IsNullOrEmpty(txt)

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:41 • by u2892
> Years later, when Titus finally left Intitrode

> Intitrode

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:42 • by pbean
Without pics Rachelle doesn't exist!

Heck even with pics I wouldn't believe it, but then at least I have something to look at...

Maybe you should slap one of them cute stock photo gals into this article, Alex?

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:43 • by vrix (unregistered)
TODO read Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue to learn how a (ir)relevant picture can increase readers, and then upload Rachelle picture

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:46 • by shakin
223620 in reply to 223598
Jimmy:
I wonder if this be considered a sexuell harashment by code?


How long until someone posts Debian bug #477454?

At least the function wasn't named rachellePleaseChokeOnABucketOfCocks()... or might that also be sexual harassment?

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:47 • by RiF (unregistered)
What's with the question marks after the type?

For example:

Double? amt = null;

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:51 • by RiF (unregistered)
223622 in reply to 223598
Jimmy:
I wonder if this be considered a <seanconnery>sexuell harashment</seanconnery> by code?


FTFY

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:51 • by Anon (unregistered)
223623 in reply to 223621
RiF:
What's with the question marks after the type?

For example:

Double? amt = null;


nullable types

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:52 • by durnurd
Double? is a Double that can be null. Like: This is a double... or is it?

Ooh, too late. I only just learned about it recently anyway.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:52 • by CAPTCHA: eros (unregistered)
100% fairy tale. Everyone knows beautiful programmers don't exist in reality.

BTW: Even if she existed, they should fire her. Causing coworkers to have naughty thoughs against their will == sexual harassment.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:57 • by and Weeeeeeee! (unregistered)
223626 in reply to 223604
Lincoln Spendthrift:
seamustheseagull:
TRWTF is that no pics of Rachelle were included.

Be careful what you ask for. All we know is that she was (probably) female and could (probably) code. Those two attributes alone are enough to overwhelm the hotness detectors of most developers. The remaining descriptions could be attributed to ... hmmm ... what's the C++ implementation of beer goggles again?


#include beer.h
// usage: Beer(type, size, light)
Beer b = new Beer(BeerType.Lager, 16, false);
int tolerance = b.CalculateTolerance(myWeight, drinksPerWeek);
for (int i = 0; i < tolerance; i++)
b.Drink();

b.HitOnGirls();

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 09:59 • by Siebe Tolsma (unregistered)
223627 in reply to 223623
Internally (when compiled) it's represented as a Nullable<> instance (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/b3h38hb0(VS.80).aspx).

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:03 • by Matt (unregistered)
223628 in reply to 223609
Jeff:
private string quit_obsessing_and_ask_her_out(string txt)

Every time I start working on the design phase for this module I get as far as enumerating the use cases, then I get all gummed up in the details and lose interest.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:09 • by Jeff (unregistered)
What really freaked her out was the infinite while loop that loaded a jpg of her ad infinitum, until hitting a stack overflow.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:09 • by Valerion (unregistered)
http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=rachelle&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2

I see the problem....

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:13 • by Steve the Bird (unregistered)
Took me a while but I finally get this WTF. We all know that there are no attractive women in IT - hell, there are no real women in IT at all, let alone attractive ones (but remember that there are plenty of men in drag in IT - don't get confused).

So, the REAL WTF is that Rachelle had been employed as a receptionist and managed to convince everyone (probably by batting her eyelids gently as she spoke) that she was in fact a developer.

That was a good one, thanks.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:15 • by atrigent (unregistered)
Pics or GTFO!

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:26 • by diaphanein (unregistered)
223634 in reply to 223626
and Weeeeeeee!:
Lincoln Spendthrift:
seamustheseagull:
TRWTF is that no pics of Rachelle were included.

Be careful what you ask for. All we know is that she was (probably) female and could (probably) code. Those two attributes alone are enough to overwhelm the hotness detectors of most developers. The remaining descriptions could be attributed to ... hmmm ... what's the C++ implementation of beer goggles again?


#include beer.h
// usage: Beer(type, size, light)
Beer b = new Beer(BeerType.Lager, 16, false);
int tolerance = b.CalculateTolerance(myWeight, drinksPerWeek);
for (int i = 0; i < tolerance; i++)
b.Drink();

b.HitOnGirls();


You're leaking your beer. Is this intentional, or an unfortunately side effect of imbibing? Either way "b.HitOnGirls();" is likely due to core on account of the stain on your pants.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:26 • by Zé (unregistered)
223635 in reply to 223597
Now, that's something I've never seen. A hot AND competent programmer? Must be a hoax.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:32 • by dkf
223636 in reply to 223623
Anon:
RiF:
What's with the question marks after the type?

For example:
Double? amt = null;
nullable types
Why would you use a nullable with a reference type? They're natively able to be null anyway. This smells of TRealWTF...

She was a woman

2008-10-20 10:34 • by Carolyn (unregistered)
Not a girl. At least, this story is a hell of a lot creepier if she was a girl.

What should have been the todo: Stop being a horny creep and act like a grown up man who can interact with women like an adult.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:34 • by Cyberwizzard (unregistered)
223638 in reply to 223601
Wait - she was freaking hot AND she could code like no tomorrow?? That is either Satans daughter or the Armageddon is coming...

Monkios:
seamustheseagull:
TRWTF is that no pics of Rachelle were included.

I second that.


I third that.. err.... second again! I still can't believe that a girl like that exists... Blasphemy! ^-^

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:36 • by shinobu
223639 in reply to 223630

Re: She was a woman

2008-10-20 10:40 • by Chip (unregistered)
223640 in reply to 223637
Carolyn:
Not a girl. At least, this story is a hell of a lot creepier if she was a girl.

What should have been the todo: Stop being a horny creep and act like a grown up man who can interact with women like an adult.


Axe to grind, love?

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:42 • by Anonymous Coward (unregistered)
This isn't so much of a WTF when you realize that in the non-anonymized version of this story, the female programmer's name was "Func". It was really all just coincidence.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:46 • by Mii (unregistered)
getStringFromObject(Rachelle);


Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:46 • by troels (unregistered)
223643 in reply to 223626
and Weeeeeeee!:
Lincoln Spendthrift:
seamustheseagull:
TRWTF is that no pics of Rachelle were included.

Be careful what you ask for. All we know is that she was (probably) female and could (probably) code. Those two attributes alone are enough to overwhelm the hotness detectors of most developers. The remaining descriptions could be attributed to ... hmmm ... what's the C++ implementation of beer goggles again?


#include beer.h
// usage: Beer(type, size, light)
Beer b = new Beer(BeerType.Lager, 16, false);
int tolerance = b.CalculateTolerance(myWeight, drinksPerWeek);
for (int i = 0; i < tolerance; i++)
b.Drink();

b.HitOnGirls();


You want to hit the girls with a beer? Don't expect positive response.

Re: TODO: Get a girlfriend

2008-10-20 10:46 • by Desperate (unregistered)
Public GotaCrushOnRachel()

Reminds me of when I was 5 and fancied my sisters friend.

try GetaGirlfriend (random_string, listen_time, empathise)

Do While

WantingRelationship=True

Loop

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:48 • by John (unregistered)
223645 in reply to 223636
dkf:
Why would you use a nullable with a reference type? They're natively able to be null anyway. This smells of TRealWTF...

Someone has to state the obvuious and hell, it mihgt as well be me. System.Double is a VALUE type. That's why it has a nullable counterpart.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:54 • by Anonymous (unregistered)
Pics or it didn't happen.

Re: TODO: Better Name

2008-10-20 10:55 • by ck (unregistered)
TRWTF is that she was "augmented"
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