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I've been programming for 35 years and I can say I've never once done this. Is this a thing?

I started programming in the summer of 1982 (between my Sophomore and Junior years in high school), on a Commodore Vic-20.

In the time from that point until now, I can assure you that I have never, ever before heard the term "scotch file" or heard of any one describe such a thing.

So, two data points over 35+ years does not constitute a wall of fact, but I do believe it tends to cast a bit of doubt on the claim.

You guys _might_ have spent too much time with compilers, leading to a case of being a tad bit overly literal.

Or the idea presented by Welch isn’t as common as the op thinks?

To have a wistful longing for clean code in a world full of deadlines and compromises?

That’s got to be fairly close to universal among programmers who live the craft.

No?

Which part? The German electronica?

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