...this does not mean that some of us should not want, in a rather dispassionate sort of way, to put a bullet through csh's head.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote humorously suggests a strong dislike for the csh shell, expressed in a detached way.
- In plain terms
- It jokes about wanting to destroy csh without passion.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid letting personal bias cloud technical choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you keep criticism constructive?
- When is strong language appropriate?
Another view
Strong language may discourage constructive discussion.
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