The power of XML

Today I was busy writing software code, so I will share some geeky thoughts.
Software manufacturing can hardly be described as engineering. The process of writing software is still very ad-hoc and error prone. Some will describe it as art or craftmanship.
If we compare Software with cars, when you buy a car today, you are more focused on the performance, the esthetic and longetivity. When you buy a software, you are still hoping to get correctness and some security. Imagine you had this discussion with your friend:
- I was driving home, and turned the wheel right, but the car turned left.
- Oh yes, that s a known issue. Did you buy the latest car update?
- Yes, but I installed it and did not work.
- Did you close all the windows? And make sure to turn off the car.
- Oh well, Bunch of my friends are making a new open car and they will give me a ride for free.
- Well, make sure to not overload the car. Did I tell you the story of my friend that...