Today I Learned... - Page 28 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JD001 · 03-27-2021, 12:30 PM

Today I learned that "watching paint dry" may be fun..

Lantanafrs2 · 03-27-2021, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD001

Today I learned that "watching paint dry" may be fun..

Compared to speculating on release dates it may be

Dadhawk · 03-27-2021, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD001

Today I learned that "watching paint dry" may be fun..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

Compared to speculating on release dates it may be

I'd be OK watching paint dry....

soundman98 · 03-27-2021, 10:30 PM

TIL to never, ever use pepboys for vehicle maintenance. my trucks previous owner used them exclusively. every single thing he had them 'repair' has failed in less than 3 years. today, finally worked through the last two items i haven't had time to work on before...

NoHaveMSG · 03-29-2021, 02:58 PM

TIL why programmers use "libraries", so much easier even though you don't learn anything.

Spuds · 03-29-2021, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

TIL why programmers use "libraries", so much easier even though you don't learn anything.

It's easier until you run into integration issues...

NoHaveMSG · 03-29-2021, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spuds

It's easier until you run into integration issues...

I don’t know what that means but it sounds like it sucks.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tcoat · 03-29-2021, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

TIL why programmers use "libraries", so much easier even though you don't learn anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spuds

It's easier until you run into integration issues...

Well integration leads to better schools so that you can learn more.

soundman98 · 03-29-2021, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I don’t know what that means but it sounds like it sucks.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

it's the software equivalent of making a square peg fit in a round hole. except you've got no idea it won't fit just by looking at it, and to trim things to size, you must go through 500+ lines of text in a code editor, line-by-line sometimes to find the spot that doesn't fit.

i like my physical hammers and chisels better.

Spuds · 03-29-2021, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

it's the software equivalent of making a square peg fit in a round hole. except you've got no idea it won't fit just by looking at it, and to trim things to size, you must go through 500+ lines of text in a code editor, line-by-line sometimes to find the spot that doesn't fit.

i like my physical hammers and chisels better.

...then try to run it on hardware it was never really meant to run on using janky-AF OS and firmware/bios configurations, and then basically disable 1/4 of said library functions because certain mofos said you have to because it makes their job easy. Then you have to explain to the coder that "Works on my machine" doesn't field a system, which is significantly easier than telling the customer that the shit application they gave you to put in 2 weeks before they wanted the final product delivered not only doesn't work the way they said it would, but also breaks their own damn rules.

ScoobsMcGee · 03-29-2021, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

it's the software equivalent of making a square peg fit in a round hole. except you've got no idea it won't fit just by looking at it, and to trim things to size, you must go through 500+ lines of text in a code editor, line-by-line sometimes to find the spot that doesn't fit.

i like my physical hammers and chisels better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spuds

...then try to run it on hardware it was never really meant to run on using janky-AF OS and firmware/bios configurations, and then basically disable 1/4 of said library functions because certain mofos said you have to because it makes their job easy. Then you have to explain to the coder that "Works on my machine" doesn't field a system, which is significantly easier than telling the customer that the shit application they gave you to put in 2 weeks before they wanted the final product delivered not only doesn't work the way they said it would, but also breaks their own damn rules.

All this just to have some security schmuck say you have a buffer overflow which results in RCE. Then he expects you to be grateful for pointing it out, and asks for a bounty.

DarkPira7e · 04-08-2021, 09:35 AM

Today I learned that just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
First sunny and 50 degree day. Thought I'd wash my car since it hasn't seen sunlight since last spring.

Pushed the car outside thinking it felt really tough to push.
Brakes are so rusted, I can't get it back in the garage alone. RIP

I never brought the hose in for winter, I got completely soaked from the spigot connection at the hose end when I turned on water pressure. It's still completely frozen...RIP

Spuds · 04-08-2021, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Today I learned that just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
First sunny and 50 degree day. Thought I'd wash my car since it hasn't seen sunlight since last spring.

Pushed the car outside thinking it felt really tough to push.
Brakes are so rusted, I can't get it back in the garage alone. RIP

I never brought the hose in for winter, I got completely soaked from the spigot connection at the hose end when I turned on water pressure. It's still completely frozen...RIP

Sounds like at least one very bad day that was 6+ months in the making... I am assuming your car doesn't run at the moment.

DarkPira7e · 04-08-2021, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spuds

Sounds like at least one very bad day that was 6+ months in the making... I am assuming your car doesn't run at the moment.

Yeah car doesn't run. The only enjoyment it brings right now is me getting to clean it while I wait for parts

03-27-2021, 10:30 PM	#382
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,676 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TIL to never, ever use pepboys for vehicle maintenance. my trucks previous owner used them exclusively. every single thing he had them 'repair' has failed in less than 3 years. today, finally worked through the last two items i haven't had time to work on before... __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

04-08-2021, 09:35 AM	#390
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 4,068 Thanks: 3,326 Thanked 4,214 Times in 2,118 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Today I learned that just because you can, doesn't mean you should. First sunny and 50 degree day. Thought I'd wash my car since it hasn't seen sunlight since last spring. Pushed the car outside thinking it felt really tough to push. Brakes are so rusted, I can't get it back in the garage alone. RIP I never brought the hose in for winter, I got completely soaked from the spigot connection at the hose end when I turned on water pressure. It's still completely frozen...RIP __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
OFT KC learned	Nah	Software Tuning	3	03-17-2016 12:52 AM
Learned some interesting things about my car today...	SisterBlue22	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	12	08-09-2015 02:23 PM
Everything I know, I learned from the internet.	Chillswitch	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	17	01-09-2015 02:31 PM
KC learned, what does it mean?	wparsons	Software Tuning	4	08-15-2014 11:37 PM
Today I learned (TIL)	IloveBaldEagles	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	5	03-16-2013 08:15 PM

03-27-2021, 12:30 PM	#379
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,266 Thanks: 7,985 Thanked 6,509 Times in 3,643 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Today I learned that "watching paint dry" may be fun..

User Name		Remember Me?
Password