Love vs. Arranged Marriage: How a Software Engineer Sees the Real-Life Challenges and Dynamics

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Love Marriage:

1) Resembles procedural programming language. We have some set functions like flirting, going to movies together, making long conversations on the phone, and then try to fit all functions to the candidate we like.

2) It is a throwaway type of prototype as client requirements rise with time, thus it is a dynamic system and difficult to maintain.

3) Family system hangs because hardware (called parents) are not responding.

4) You are the project leader so you are responsible for the implementation and execution of PROJECT - married life.

5) Client expectations include exciting features such as spouse cooking food, washing clothes, etc.

6) Acceptance test possible, you can try before you Buy.

7) Love Marriage is like Windows, beautiful & seductive... Yet one never knows when it will crash....

Arrange Marriage:

1) Similar to the object-oriented programming approach. We first fix the candidate and then try to implement functions on her. The functions are added to supplement the main program. The functions can be added or deleted.

2) Requirements are well-defined so the use of the waterfall model is possible.

3) Compatible with hardware (Parents).

4) You are a team member under the project leader (parents) so they are responsible for the successful execution of the project Married life.

5) All these features are covered in the SRS as required features.

6) Product is sold on an "as is, where is" basis. Product once sold will not be taken back!

7) Arranged Marriage is like Unix... boring & colourless... still extremely reliable & robust.
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The comparison drawn between love marriage and arranged marriage from a software engineer's perspective is an interesting analogy. Love marriage is likened to procedural programming, where functions like flirting and going to movies are integrated into the relationship dynamically. On the other hand, arranged marriage is compared to object-oriented programming, with well-defined requirements and a structured approach. Each type has its unique characteristics, just like different programming paradigms. While love marriage may offer excitement and uncertainty akin to Windows, arranged marriage provides stability and reliability like Unix. Ultimately, the success of a marriage, like a software project, depends on effective communication, understanding, and adaptability to ensure a harmonious and fulfilling relationship.
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