Unix Philosophy Debate

Commenters debate whether a tool, approach, or article aligns with the classic Unix philosophy of simple, composable tools, frequently quoting sayings like 'Those who do not understand Unix are condemned to reinvent it, poorly.' and discussing its ongoing relevance.

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blackle May 9, 2015 View on HN

really unix philosophy, isn't it?

schoen Jun 25, 2015 View on HN

"Unix-philosophical"?

idle_zealot Sep 9, 2024 View on HN

What's the opposite of the UNIX philosophy?

bradwood Aug 31, 2019 View on HN

I thought that was the Unix philosophy...

cafebeen Jul 6, 2015 View on HN

That sounds more in line with the unix philosophy!

mgradowski Jan 11, 2024 View on HN

UNIX philosophy is alive and well.

johndoe0815 May 10, 2021 View on HN

"Those who do not understand Unix are condemned to reinvent it, poorly." [Henry Spencer]

egorfine Sep 18, 2024 View on HN

Got it. One man's Unix philosophy is another man's "rag-tag of tools".

iamNumber4 Oct 18, 2017 View on HN

man splitthose who don't understand Unix are doomed to re-implement it, Badly.

StavrosK Jan 12, 2017 View on HN

Yes, it is. Apparently there's a time and a place to be following the Unix philosophy, and this is not that.