Philippe Collard
1 min readFeb 15, 2021

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For several decades, we have pushed the envelop to "automate what must be automated". Except in one area: coding? Yet, for decades we have had the tools to remove manual coding from the equation (I once ran a company that did automatic code generation from graphical designs for mission critical applications). Manual coding is not reproduceable (from one coder to the next) or from morning to evening for one particular coder. It leaves much to "inspiration" where there should be none [especially if we are talking about a piece of code that is going to be embedded in an aircraft where I am going to be travelling]. Many tasks are (like documentation) are left to the whim of the coder. And will not be done consistantly from Monday to Friday because coders see themselves are "creators" and "artists". Coding is not an art. It simply translates a design into some executable code. And as such, we should thrive to eliminate it from technology. I find is amusing that coders want to automate everybody's life...except their own.

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Philippe Collard
Philippe Collard

Written by Philippe Collard

I have been involved in technology for 45 years. Been the CEO of four tech companies (one IPO). I have helped many startup. I am also a dressage rider.

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