[Info-vax] Whither VMS?

[ChrisQ]

Richard B. Gilbert wrote:

> 
> The compiler is pretty good at spotting syntax errors.  Logical errors 
> or multiplying when you should have added are not something a compiler 
> can recognize as an error.
> 
> Testing must find the logical errors.

The problem is the process. The number of programmers i've seen who, 
given a problem to solve. sit down and start editing code. Even for 
trivial programs, you should always design a solution on paper first, 
then the code just falls into place and often works first time. All the 
compiler should find should be missing semicolons etc.

Think first, code later :-)...

Regards,

Chris