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Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization

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On 08/02/17 12:14, Rick C. Hodgin wrote:
> David Brown wrote:
>> The other way to think about this is that it makes sense to learn
>> more about programming languages, programming language design,
>> and programming language implementation before making your
>> own language and tools. That way you don't have to re-invent the
>> wheel all the time, and you can benefit from other people's experiences 
> 
> I purposefully stay away from such formal learning because it
> maintains my unique perspective which, coupled to my creativity,
> has produced some really great features thus far.  I'm actually quite
> stunned I've been able to do what I have done.  But, as I've said, it's
> not me.  These thoughts pop into my head fully formed.  I rarely have
> to "think through" any of them.
> 
> If I learned more about languages, I might pigeonhole my own
> internal vision.  And I have another reason I won't share publicly.

I can appreciate that you might feel that learning more about what
others have done might affect your creativity and the directions you
might take.  It will affect them positively, for the most part - but
perhaps sometimes negatively.  There is a balance to be found.  (As for
your "hidden" reason - it's entirely up to you to decide its importance.)

However, it is regularly clear to me that ideas that "stun" you are not
usually very impressive to others with a bit more understanding of
programming language history and concepts, and that most of your ideas
are very far from "fully formed".  (Other things, such as your
enthusiasm, energy, and ambition are more impressive or "stunning", as
are your abilities to learn new ideas and fields of study.)

If you were more open to external ideas, suggestions, and (constructive)
criticism then I think you would get on far better.  Accept that some of
your ideas are good, but some are bad.  Some are new, some have been
thought of long ago.  Some are inspired, some are obvious.  And accept
that there is /nothing/ that you can think of, or that "springs into
your mind", that cannot be improved by discussing it with others - that
way you will let your ideas be improved by discussion, instead of always
trying to defend them as though you had already decided on the "best"
way to do things.

> 
> I've really only thought as I am doing now in the last few years.  And
> in that time I've come up with a lot on my own.  I look forward to seeing
> what the future holds as my labor is producing maturing tools, and
> more necessary foundation.
> 
> Thank you,
> Rick C. Hodgin
> 

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Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization "Rick C. Hodgin" <rick.c.hodgin@gmail.com> - 2017-02-07 06:34 -0800
  Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2017-02-07 16:14 +0100
    Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization "Rick C. Hodgin" <rick.c.hodgin@gmail.com> - 2017-02-07 07:22 -0800
      Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization "Rick C. Hodgin" <rick.c.hodgin@gmail.com> - 2017-02-07 07:30 -0800
        Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2017-02-08 09:40 +0100
          Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization "Rick C. Hodgin" <rick.c.hodgin@gmail.com> - 2017-02-08 03:14 -0800
            Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2017-02-08 14:20 +0100
              Re: Instrumenting binaries with meta-gatherers for subsequent recompilation optimization "Rick C. Hodgin" <rick.c.hodgin@gmail.com> - 2017-02-08 05:24 -0800

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