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Software may be getting worse, but it used to be horrible
A new essay argues that complaints about declining software quality miss the mark: while modern software frustrates users with bloat and complexity, it used to be far worse in earlier eras. The piece takes a historical look at the reliability and usability of past software, pushing back against nostalgia for older tools.
Why now: It sparked debate among developers and users about whether software quality is genuinely declining or just remembered fondly.
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- Software may be getting worse, but it used to be horrible · jakevoytko · 326
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