[Info-vax] Key LLVM developer resigns

[MG]

Op 5-mei-2018 om 16:44 schreef Craig A. Berry:
> Software doesn't develop itself; it needs people. 
>
> [...]
>
> That's actually a very good plan to "put development of LLVM first"
> long-term.

They just lost the fifth most important developer.  Let that
sink in for a moment.


> That's a pretty basic "don't be evil" guideline similar to what is found
> in almost every workplace these days. 

Did IBM, DEC, Apple, Microsoft, etc. ever need these 'guidelines' to
get where they are now... and were these companies filled with "evil"
people without such 'guidelines'?


> By saying that he disagrees with this code of conduct, Avila de Espindola 
> is asserting his right to threaten with violence, personally attack, 
> sexually harass, or otherwise bully people with whom he disagrees. I'm 
> not saying he ever did any of these things, but since he'd rather quit 
> than lose his right to do so, they're better off without him.

Did you read the referenced articles in the original post?  If not,
maybe you should, instead of engaging in what would technically
potentially amount to libel.


> Apple will benefit from a larger and more inclusive development 
> community. Losing one prima donna, however talented, might do a 
> little short-term harm, but overall the decision to start acting 
> like grown-ups and expect other people to do the same is a good 
> sign for the project's continued success.

Rejoice and downplay it all you want.  But the fact remains: The
fifth most important developer has left the project.

Does merit not mean anything anymore these days?

 - MG