The story of Mel

IlyaM on 2002-08-02T09:07:42

Do you have coworker who insist on overoptimizing his code? Give him this article to read. Maybe he will get a clue.

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Mel

petdance on 2002-08-02T13:06:29

I'm not sure I'd show it as an anti-example. The tale revels in Mel's (twisted) brilliance.

I prefer the original version from the Jargon File.

Re:Mel

IlyaM on 2002-08-02T13:45:45

Hmm. At first look I don't see any difference.

Re:Mel

petdance on 2002-08-02T13:59:26

The Jargon File version is presented as free verse, kind of like an epic poem. The text is the same, yes.