Re: [Algorithms] General purpose task parallel threading approach

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Sebastian Sylvan wrote:
> 3) Software is quite often about trying to write components that are
> as general as possible. It's called code-reuse and is usually
> thought of as a good thing.

Software is RARELY about writing components that are as general
as possible. As Jon and others already pointed out, software is
usually written to solve a very specific problem.

Also, there's a difference between academic best practices and
real world needs.

Christer Ericson, Director of Tools and Technology
Sony Computer Entertainment, Santa Monica