Albert Pearson
wrote (snip):I had a very long career at IBM mainly working on computer programs that constantly required changes. You are correct about testing but are clearly wrong about programs being static. I think you [Bob] used a poor comparison.I agree with you completely, Albert. I've been programming computers since 1957, and I've never seen a program that was widely used that was static. Things change in the world of video poker, and so Optimum Video Poker keeps changing and growing, adding requested features.
Dan Paymar added:
In general Albert and Dan are correct about computer programs evolving over time.
However, from the context of the article, the "computer program" metaphor I was talking about consisted of playing NSU Deuces Wild (or other video poker game) completely accurately.
And that has NOT CHANGED.
I am not talking about Paymar's Optimum Play strategies. Those changed regularly with each edition of his book --- and every time he swore that his latest strategy was the best possible for players to use. I was talking about perfect strategy. That has not changed.
Anybody who still uses WinPoker (including me) is using a program that hasn't been altered in 15 years or so (other than adapting to newer versions of Windows). It worked well 15 years ago. It works well today.
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