Stephen Kellett wrote:
> In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Markus Wankus
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>
>> Have you ever tried anything that provides real, usable refactoring
>> like Eclipse does with Java? I guarantee if you used it more than a
>> few times your view would most likely change.
>
>
> I was forced to use Eclipse recently. Dreadful. I really disliked it. I
> never got as far as wanting to refactor things. I couldn't wait to stop
> using it.
>
>> The fact is, code evolves. You simply cannot write high-quality
>> software in one pass.
>
>
> Total agreement. My point is that productivity gains from refactoring
> tools are the least of your worries. Hiring good staff that know how to
> write, test and debug software is very much more important than the
> amount of time a refactoring tool will save.
>
> Stephen
Well, I have been using it for 2 years now, and while I still prefer
Python "big-time" to Java, I have really grown to love Eclipse. To each
his own I guess.
I agree you shouldn't bank on productivity gains from refactoring tools.
And I agree they are definitely no kind of replacement for good
people. I just think it is silly not to benefit from them.
M.
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