How many computer programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
Three: one to change it, one to ask, "How many computer programmers does it take to change a light bulb?" and one to answer, "Three: one to change it..."
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
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How many real computer programmers does it take to change a lightbulb?
ReplyDeleteNone, they'd just include lightbulb.h and recompile.
They sound like Scheme/FP fans. :)
ReplyDeleteI am a programmer and I don't really get that.....I should add that I am a terrible programmer who never paid attention in college so maybe that is not so surprising.
ReplyDeleteIt's a recursive joke.
ReplyDeleteAfter reminding myslef what recursion was, I get it :)
ReplyDeleteI really, really should change career.
10 PRINT "I LIKE THAT JOKE"
ReplyDelete20 GOTO 10
30 END
wow larry,
ReplyDeletenumbering your coed lines basic style.....how old are you???? :)
ever use punch cards? :P
The Barefoot Programmer isn't me.
ReplyDeleteBut yes, I have used numbered-line BASIC, and yes, I have used punch cards. I was coding when you were in diapers, you young whippersnapper!