On: Seth Godin: Hammer Time

[stcredzero]

"Metaprogramming" in its various forms is often about switching tools to the most appropriate one. Instead of opening that can with only a hammer, you first fabricate a screwdriver.

(Disclaimer: I advocate metaprogramming. Also humor.)

[jauco → stcredzero]

You shouldn't fabricate a screwdriver! You should fabricate a screwdriver building factory

http://discuss.joelonsoftware.com/default.asp?joel.3.219431....

[anonjon → jauco]

You shouldn't fabricate a screwdriver building factory! you should fabricate a tool fabrication factory factory!

[stcredzero → anonjon]

Ah, just have a go at the whole late 19th century equivalent industrial infrastructure. It'll be fun!