It's been a pleasure working with Ian, and I'm sad to lose him. But he's accomplished more than a few great things over the years, and so I am looking forward to seeing what he's able to do next.
Best of luck, Ian!
As for AnandTech (since someone is bound to ask), we will be hiring a new managing editor to replace Ian, and to continue to deliver the same great insights on CPUs and other technology as before. It had admittedly been my hope to have someone lined up in time for Ian's departure, but Ian is understandably a hard act to follow. None the less, if you have experience in the field and are looking for a chance to move up in the tech journalism industry, please drop me a line; we're hiring.
Best wishes. But, you're the reason I come here and read articles. Come to think of it, your articles are the only ones I read. So, I guess it's goodbye to Ananatech for me as well.
This is a huge loss to the tech industry journalism. I'm not aware of other places that some mention here but this site has been the primary place for my tech understanding deep dive and always used to refer this place only when referring. It's really unfortunate to see so many of the staff leave over the years. Now Ian as well...loss at words.
Thanks to Ian and all the AT staff. I hope the site continues it's deep dive tech analysis. To Ian, I know most of us are aware of your YT channel, I thought that was the sign to expect things go in a downside. Also the AT reviews too dropped a lot. It's those YouTube and other places which have these pathetic gaming only BS and no tech talk at all.
I wish you all the best man. And to AT team as well.
Thank you for all the years of time and effort Ian! You have truly been one of the best writers here and absolutely one to carry the torch from Anand himself.
I've never posted before, but AnandTech and specifically your content was a driving force in pushing me into the semiconductor industry - you inspired me to turn a hobby / fascination into a career in an industry that I will hopefully find just as captivating. I'll be starting at AMD the coming summer, something the high school me, who dumpster dove and refurbished Optiplexes to keep myself busy, would not have considered a possibility. Thank you for the years of quality content, especially the interviews. I'm sure there are many others you have inspired in this way.
I've been following Anandtech religiously since the release of Sandy Bridge as it was the CPU I upgraded and loved the in-depth reading on the site. This site for me is still the defacto tech site that I peruse over and over again. I don't always comment but have visited several decades-old articles numerous times. Each and every one of them is a pleasure to read and I love the nitty-gritty details. With every passing writer, I am continuously amazed the standard that is still maintained at the site and that makes it forever my favorite place for all things PC hardware related. Good luck and all the best.
I have been a reader since 2001 according to my forum profile. In the last 21 years, this site has been nearly a daily read for insight and long-form articles. I am personally not a fan of 'everything must be a video' we have these days because maybe I'm old or I just don't want the noise. In any case, thank you Ian, and the rest of the AT crew for continuing to produce in-depth pieces that are so lacking these days. I mean who is writing articles like Jon Stokes' CPU stories anymore?
I've been with this site since the early days with Anand (though I don't post often) and I have to say -- you really filled your position(s) very well while here, Dr. Cutress. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Thank you so much for everything. It's been both informative and a pleasure reading your articles all these years, and the tech world has been richer and better grounded in fact for your efforts. You'll be missed here, but the creative juices need fresh fields sometimes too. Good luck!
At this point I think every loss to proper tech journalism is big. AnandTech has managed to always get some of the best in the field which Ian is no doubt among.
You were the only reason I had left to stay a regular reader of this site since Anand's departure. In either case, without Anand, without GPU reviews and now with you, AnandTech is officially dead to me now. Sorry, Ryan.
It has been an honor and pleasure working with you as a member of the media. I have always looked forward to speaking with you at trade shows, or concerning new products and technologies. Our conversations have always been so nuanced and wide-ranging, with a tremendous amount of color commentary and context-setting that rarely comes up in the typical throes of bringing a 5-year silicon project to life. I personally value those moments, and have loved getting the chance to go deep on the background and the meta.
The PC hardware review industry has changed a *lot* over the last 20 years, but: as I think back to my years with AMD, yourself and Ryan absolutely stand out in my mind as constants and titans in the space. Your knowledge, your expertise, your history, your deep understanding of product lifecycle--a rare combination. (You too, Ryan!)
I will deeply miss your coverage at Anand, and I'm glad to see you'll still be playing in this space. Until we meet again, friend.
Sincerely,
Robert Hallock on behalf of the whole AMD Ryzen team!
I’ve been a reader of Anandtech since around 2004 time frame and have always enjoyed the quality of content that you all produce. Sad to see you go but you have to do what’s best for you. I wish you well in your future endeavors. Best of luck to you! Hopefully you continue posting content on your YouTube channel, and possibly even start a website of your own so we can continue to learn from you. Good luck!
What a sad, sad day. Honestly, I felt close to tears on seeing this. It seems unreal, and Anandtech will never be the same. Thank you, Ian; thank you for all the work, the dedication, and inimitable material through the years. You've taken us through the industry, as if on a journey. It's sad that life has to be like this, with partings. I thank you for everything, and wish you all the best in your endeavours and in life. May your pen always overflow with words, and may your clock speed never falter! Live long and prosper.
Your absence will be sorely felt, sir. I have learned so much simply by reading your content. You have been more than a source of information; you have provided me with a great deal of education and insight I would have never otherwise been exposed to. Thank you so much for your time and skills.
Thank you Ian! Your articles on AT were unmatched, with incredible level of technical expertise. I'll miss these a lot. All the best!
Also I was a bit worried there's no news in mobile space, and just checked on LinkedIn that Andrei also left, in the end of November. That's a huge loss for AT as well. While phone reviews were usually a few weeks late, only you in AT checked these devices so thoroughly.
I've been reading AnandTech regularly since it was hosted as a GeoCities page, and this truly does mark the end of a phenomenal chapter.
You brought a level of insight, curiosity and insatiable thirst for technical detail that obviously resonated greatly with many people over the years. When Anand left, it was an open question as to whether or not AnandTech would survive as an entity, but your content and contributions (along with some other strong contributors, including Ryan) quickly put those fears to rest. I do hope that the site continues on in your absence, but would not be surprised if it took on a different form. The terrain for technology journalism has changed, and we've all had to adapt. This may be a perfect opportunity for everyone involved to make that change.
I look forward to seeing what roles you decide to play going forward, whether technical, editorial or otherwise, and wish you all the best.
Good luck, Ian. Your content was basically the only thing I still read on this site. big loss. Hope you keep us updated through twitter or your youtube channel.
It was a double shock for me, because I also found because of this that Andrei left a couple of months ago. I loved his content. Two great Anandtech writers leaving...
I've been reading Anandtech since, well, since two letter user names were possible. Ian, I enjoyed your comprehensive view of the industry, your reviews and interviews. I wish you good luck, and hope you'll be able to contribute to the industry from your new position.
Thanks for all the deep diving tech articles Ian. I remember when this site started up, which means I'm getting older. Reminds me of the same feeling I had when Thresh's Firing Squad started to decline. Anyway, best of luck with your new adventures!
It's always bitter-sweet to see a bright and highly competent contributor move on, no matter what the role or profession. However, I've long felt you had untapped potential at this job. So, congrats for stretching your wings and exploring new horizons. I'm sure we all wish you the best!
> Please don’t stop giving all of us constructive criticism on how to do our jobs better, > regardless of where we are or who we work for.
* smile * That's one thing I think you needn't worry about!
It seems logical that a Ph.D. in some field would want to work in that field, rather than write about it for some innterTubes blog site. New York Times or, even better, The Times of London, may be interesting in later years. You've got some ways to go yet.
My previous boss has a Ph.D. in compilers. After completing his doctorate, he spent a few years running benchmarks and writing articles for a niche tech magazine. Even after eventually getting into software development, he never did do anything with compilers.
I applaud Ian's unconventional path, and we've all benefited from it. However, you're right that he has more potential. And actually working in the industry he's covered would certainly give him even deeper insights.
A lot of Science PHDs end up going into fields that are only vaguely related beyond needing the ability to do independent research and complex analysis. Universities graduate far more people with PHDs in most fields than there are jobs needing that specific degree.
That is the exact opposite of the argument made by major corporations, when trying to get relaxation of VISA requirements and a transformation of K-12 education to be more vocational training than humanities-oriented.
These companies claim that not enough people are learning STEM, at least in the USA.
Most of those companies don't want PHDs. For routine engineering work a BS/MS is sufficient and they're worried that a PHD will A) be bored with how simple the work is and quit; or B) be too ivory tower to be effective in the real world.
With the rise of fields like computer vision and data science, it's getting more common to see job postings requiring a Ph.D. in the *corresponding* field.
You have a point, though. For positions not requiring/preferring a Ph.D., there's often a bias against them. They tend to be more expensive and there's a concern they'll be more biased towards formal methods and less quick to embrace pragmatic solutions.
My experience has run somewhat counter to this, with many Ph.D.s having written lots of throw-away code, in the course of their research. The goal of research, after all, is to quickly eliminate all of the possible solutions that don't work. So, it makes sense to take a rapid-prototyping approach, rather than going to the extra effort of embracing the best software engineering practices used in commercial software development. However, far more important than the degree is the disposition of the person holding it. I've worked with a couple Ph.D.s that are well above average, in their approach to software development.
that's how we got the abomination of xml and the resurgence of hierarchical data. Quick and Dirty 'solutions' end up being the shipped product that no one knows how to maintain. cascading style sheets???? another abomination.
If you hate XML, I can't imagine what you must think of JSON.
There's nothing really wrong with XML, itself. A few things could've been done differently, but structured data makes a lot of sense in many contexts.
So, I gather you're an old school SQL jockey? And maybe still nursing a grudge at the troubles XML caused you, when it hit the scene? But that was like 25 years ago. You should probably find something more recent to complain about.
if it weren't for those PhDs there wouldn't be any innterTubes or C or java (some might blame them for that bit) or much of the hardware it runs on. the idea that MBA managers should control everyfreakingthing is the main reason the USofA has gone to pot (not the green leafy kind).
when trying to get relaxation of VISA requirements
I once worked for an IT oriented corporation. that had nothing to do with. they simply wanted cheap Indian freshers to maintain their 40 year old COBOL application. as more 'legacy' app code gets a lipsticking of 'webification', the more you'll see this. none of them has the gonads to scrap that crappy code and make something smart. bad cheap is always than dear smart. 'vocational training' is just corporate-speak for lack of critical thinking; just move that widget from point A to point B and don't ask any questions. party like it's 1899!!
Ian, I am sorry to hear, but wish you the best of luck in your next endeavors! Your departure leaves a sizeable hole. Always liked to read your in-depth analyses, and learned a thing or two while reading your articles.
I think the article of yours with which I was most awed was your Cannonlake i3-8121 review - how you pulled together all the data you could from an obscure product that was really never meant to see the light of day.
Good luck with your next endeavor. I only hope it involves writing and not video as I think that is the place where your talent shines most.
Dr. Ian Cuttress, I’ve read your content since 2009! Anandtech is literally the environment that fostered and fed my interest in all things transistor-powered and binary in nature. Andrei, and now your departure, leaves an enormous void, but hopefully the next big industry analyst is waiting to be discovered! I wish you the absolute best, and I thank you for many years of fact-checked information.
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Ryan Smith - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
It's been a pleasure working with Ian, and I'm sad to lose him. But he's accomplished more than a few great things over the years, and so I am looking forward to seeing what he's able to do next.Best of luck, Ian!
As for AnandTech (since someone is bound to ask), we will be hiring a new managing editor to replace Ian, and to continue to deliver the same great insights on CPUs and other technology as before. It had admittedly been my hope to have someone lined up in time for Ian's departure, but Ian is understandably a hard act to follow. None the less, if you have experience in the field and are looking for a chance to move up in the tech journalism industry, please drop me a line; we're hiring.
qlum - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Good luck in the future.ballsystemlord - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
@Ian , "... didn’t really take his [Anad's] words to heart at the time." What were Anand's words?ezekiel68 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
I think he must be referring to words in Anand's 'farewell' message, linked earlier in the same sentence.satai - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Bon voyage!dwillmore - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Best wishes. But, you're the reason I come here and read articles. Come to think of it, your articles are the only ones I read. So, I guess it's goodbye to Ananatech for me as well.AshlayW - Sunday, February 20, 2022 - link
Same.Silver5urfer - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
This is a huge loss to the tech industry journalism. I'm not aware of other places that some mention here but this site has been the primary place for my tech understanding deep dive and always used to refer this place only when referring. It's really unfortunate to see so many of the staff leave over the years. Now Ian as well...loss at words.Thanks to Ian and all the AT staff. I hope the site continues it's deep dive tech analysis. To Ian, I know most of us are aware of your YT channel, I thought that was the sign to expect things go in a downside. Also the AT reviews too dropped a lot. It's those YouTube and other places which have these pathetic gaming only BS and no tech talk at all.
I wish you all the best man. And to AT team as well.
bwhitty - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Hear hear!Someguyperson - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Thank you for all the years of time and effort Ian! You have truly been one of the best writers here and absolutely one to carry the torch from Anand himself.smalm1 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Hi Ian,I've never posted before, but AnandTech and specifically your content was a driving force in pushing me into the semiconductor industry - you inspired me to turn a hobby / fascination into a career in an industry that I will hopefully find just as captivating. I'll be starting at AMD the coming summer, something the high school me, who dumpster dove and refurbished Optiplexes to keep myself busy, would not have considered a possibility. Thank you for the years of quality content, especially the interviews. I'm sure there are many others you have inspired in this way.
Sam A
psyclist80 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Best of luck Ian! May the cats be forever plentiful in your lifedrw392772 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Best wishes for the future for both the good doctor and AnandTech!faizoff - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
I've been following Anandtech religiously since the release of Sandy Bridge as it was the CPU I upgraded and loved the in-depth reading on the site. This site for me is still the defacto tech site that I peruse over and over again. I don't always comment but have visited several decades-old articles numerous times. Each and every one of them is a pleasure to read and I love the nitty-gritty details. With every passing writer, I am continuously amazed the standard that is still maintained at the site and that makes it forever my favorite place for all things PC hardware related.Good luck and all the best.
SydneyBlue120d - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Thank you for your great work!HappyCracker - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
I have been a reader since 2001 according to my forum profile. In the last 21 years, this site has been nearly a daily read for insight and long-form articles. I am personally not a fan of 'everything must be a video' we have these days because maybe I'm old or I just don't want the noise. In any case, thank you Ian, and the rest of the AT crew for continuing to produce in-depth pieces that are so lacking these days. I mean who is writing articles like Jon Stokes' CPU stories anymore?Best luck Ian and thanks for all the knowledge.
ezekiel68 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
I've been with this site since the early days with Anand (though I don't post often) and I have to say -- you really filled your position(s) very well while here, Dr. Cutress. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!zanon - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Thank you so much for everything. It's been both informative and a pleasure reading your articles all these years, and the tech world has been richer and better grounded in fact for your efforts. You'll be missed here, but the creative juices need fresh fields sometimes too. Good luck!plopke - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
thx for the many years of awesome articles , goodluck with your new adventures.Oxford Guy - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Best wishes.thestryker - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Best wishes for what comes next.At this point I think every loss to proper tech journalism is big. AnandTech has managed to always get some of the best in the field which Ian is no doubt among.
ABR - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Thank you Ian. I also don't comment much but I have long enjoyed your excellent work. Good luck wherever your road takes you.Hifihedgehog - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
You were the only reason I had left to stay a regular reader of this site since Anand's departure. In either case, without Anand, without GPU reviews and now with you, AnandTech is officially dead to me now. Sorry, Ryan.Hifihedgehog - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
*without you.Spunjji - Thursday, February 24, 2022 - link
I feel like this is a bit of an unfair burn on Andrei!Spunjji - Thursday, February 24, 2022 - link
...I didn't realise he'd also left. Ouch.HollyDOL - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Thank you Ian for all those man-years burnt in your content.Good luck wherever the electrons blow you.
alpha64 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
You will be greatly missed on this site, Dr. Ian. Thank you for your excellent work.Robert Hallock - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Ian,It has been an honor and pleasure working with you as a member of the media. I have always looked forward to speaking with you at trade shows, or concerning new products and technologies. Our conversations have always been so nuanced and wide-ranging, with a tremendous amount of color commentary and context-setting that rarely comes up in the typical throes of bringing a 5-year silicon project to life. I personally value those moments, and have loved getting the chance to go deep on the background and the meta.
The PC hardware review industry has changed a *lot* over the last 20 years, but: as I think back to my years with AMD, yourself and Ryan absolutely stand out in my mind as constants and titans in the space. Your knowledge, your expertise, your history, your deep understanding of product lifecycle--a rare combination. (You too, Ryan!)
I will deeply miss your coverage at Anand, and I'm glad to see you'll still be playing in this space. Until we meet again, friend.
Sincerely,
Robert Hallock
on behalf of the whole AMD Ryzen team!
yelped - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
Hi Robert!Maybe you can write some guest posts for AnandTech. ;)
Meteor2 - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
That is some endorsement!Exotica - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
I’ve been a reader of Anandtech since around 2004 time frame and have always enjoyed the quality of content that you all produce. Sad to see you go but you have to do what’s best for you. I wish you well in your future endeavors. Best of luck to you! Hopefully you continue posting content on your YouTube channel, and possibly even start a website of your own so we can continue to learn from you. Good luck!maco - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Read many of your articles over the years, will miss you :(GeoffreyA - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
What a sad, sad day. Honestly, I felt close to tears on seeing this. It seems unreal, and Anandtech will never be the same. Thank you, Ian; thank you for all the work, the dedication, and inimitable material through the years. You've taken us through the industry, as if on a journey. It's sad that life has to be like this, with partings. I thank you for everything, and wish you all the best in your endeavours and in life. May your pen always overflow with words, and may your clock speed never falter! Live long and prosper.back2future - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Thanks for the inspiring.Best for beyond scale :)
Arutius - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Ian Cutress,Your absence will be sorely felt, sir. I have learned so much simply by reading your content. You have been more than a source of information; you have provided me with a great deal of education and insight I would have never otherwise been exposed to. Thank you so much for your time and skills.
MakaanPL - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Thank you Ian! Your articles on AT were unmatched, with incredible level of technical expertise. I'll miss these a lot. All the best!Also I was a bit worried there's no news in mobile space, and just checked on LinkedIn that Andrei also left, in the end of November. That's a huge loss for AT as well. While phone reviews were usually a few weeks late, only you in AT checked these devices so thoroughly.
Slash3 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
I've been reading AnandTech regularly since it was hosted as a GeoCities page, and this truly does mark the end of a phenomenal chapter.You brought a level of insight, curiosity and insatiable thirst for technical detail that obviously resonated greatly with many people over the years. When Anand left, it was an open question as to whether or not AnandTech would survive as an entity, but your content and contributions (along with some other strong contributors, including Ryan) quickly put those fears to rest. I do hope that the site continues on in your absence, but would not be surprised if it took on a different form. The terrain for technology journalism has changed, and we've all had to adapt. This may be a perfect opportunity for everyone involved to make that change.
I look forward to seeing what roles you decide to play going forward, whether technical, editorial or otherwise, and wish you all the best.
watersb - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Godspeed, Dr. Ian!Bik - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
The feeling is no different from saying fairwell to a cool friend that you had for years. I’ll miss you and your content dearly.Zefram0911 - Friday, February 18, 2022 - link
Good luck, Ian. Your content was basically the only thing I still read on this site. big loss. Hope you keep us updated through twitter or your youtube channel.murak01 - Saturday, February 19, 2022 - link
Thank you Ian and good luck!ET - Saturday, February 19, 2022 - link
It was a double shock for me, because I also found because of this that Andrei left a couple of months ago. I loved his content. Two great Anandtech writers leaving...I've been reading Anandtech since, well, since two letter user names were possible. Ian, I enjoyed your comprehensive view of the industry, your reviews and interviews. I wish you good luck, and hope you'll be able to contribute to the industry from your new position.
Kamen Rider Blade - Saturday, February 19, 2022 - link
I've been reading AnandTech since it's inception when Anand was running the place.You've been one of the best writers on this site.
It's sad to see you leave, but I'll be sure to follow whatever you do, especially on your YT channel.
sonny73n - Saturday, February 19, 2022 - link
If you could write for us one or two more desktop GPU reviews before you go.Thanks Ian,
Golgatha777 - Sunday, February 20, 2022 - link
Thanks for all the deep diving tech articles Ian. I remember when this site started up, which means I'm getting older. Reminds me of the same feeling I had when Thresh's Firing Squad started to decline. Anyway, best of luck with your new adventures!mode_13h - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
It's always bitter-sweet to see a bright and highly competent contributor move on, no matter what the role or profession. However, I've long felt you had untapped potential at this job. So, congrats for stretching your wings and exploring new horizons. I'm sure we all wish you the best!> Please don’t stop giving all of us constructive criticism on how to do our jobs better,
> regardless of where we are or who we work for.
* smile * That's one thing I think you needn't worry about!
mode_13h - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
One parting request...PLEASE OPEN SOURCE YOUR 3D Particle Movement benchmark !!
yelped - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
Wow! You will be missed! We hope that you have much success in all your endeavors! We need more talented people like you at AnandTech!Bobsy - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
Farewell, thank you, and good luck.Nebuchadnezzar#1 - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
Signed up solely to say, thank you for al your great articles and good luck going forward Ian. See you on tech tech potato.Meteor2 - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
You'll be much missed, I can tell you. Good luck in your next endeavours!Meteor2 - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
Though as others have said, with Andrei leaving, no GPU reviews since 2019, and now you leaving, it's hard to see a future for Anandtech.Oxford Guy - Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - link
There have to be GPUs to review.FunBunny2 - Monday, February 21, 2022 - link
It seems logical that a Ph.D. in some field would want to work in that field, rather than write about it for some innterTubes blog site. New York Times or, even better, The Times of London, may be interesting in later years. You've got some ways to go yet.mode_13h - Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - link
My previous boss has a Ph.D. in compilers. After completing his doctorate, he spent a few years running benchmarks and writing articles for a niche tech magazine. Even after eventually getting into software development, he never did do anything with compilers.I applaud Ian's unconventional path, and we've all benefited from it. However, you're right that he has more potential. And actually working in the industry he's covered would certainly give him even deeper insights.
DanNeely - Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - link
A lot of Science PHDs end up going into fields that are only vaguely related beyond needing the ability to do independent research and complex analysis. Universities graduate far more people with PHDs in most fields than there are jobs needing that specific degree.Oxford Guy - Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - link
That is the exact opposite of the argument made by major corporations, when trying to get relaxation of VISA requirements and a transformation of K-12 education to be more vocational training than humanities-oriented.These companies claim that not enough people are learning STEM, at least in the USA.
DanNeely - Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - link
Most of those companies don't want PHDs. For routine engineering work a BS/MS is sufficient and they're worried that a PHD will A) be bored with how simple the work is and quit; or B) be too ivory tower to be effective in the real world.mode_13h - Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - link
With the rise of fields like computer vision and data science, it's getting more common to see job postings requiring a Ph.D. in the *corresponding* field.You have a point, though. For positions not requiring/preferring a Ph.D., there's often a bias against them. They tend to be more expensive and there's a concern they'll be more biased towards formal methods and less quick to embrace pragmatic solutions.
My experience has run somewhat counter to this, with many Ph.D.s having written lots of throw-away code, in the course of their research. The goal of research, after all, is to quickly eliminate all of the possible solutions that don't work. So, it makes sense to take a rapid-prototyping approach, rather than going to the extra effort of embracing the best software engineering practices used in commercial software development. However, far more important than the degree is the disposition of the person holding it. I've worked with a couple Ph.D.s that are well above average, in their approach to software development.
FunBunny2 - Thursday, March 3, 2022 - link
less quick to embrace pragmatic solutionsthat's how we got the abomination of xml and the resurgence of hierarchical data. Quick and Dirty 'solutions' end up being the shipped product that no one knows how to maintain. cascading style sheets???? another abomination.
mode_13h - Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - link
> that's how we got the abomination of xmlIf you hate XML, I can't imagine what you must think of JSON.
There's nothing really wrong with XML, itself. A few things could've been done differently, but structured data makes a lot of sense in many contexts.
So, I gather you're an old school SQL jockey? And maybe still nursing a grudge at the troubles XML caused you, when it hit the scene? But that was like 25 years ago. You should probably find something more recent to complain about.
Oxford Guy - Thursday, February 24, 2022 - link
Degree inflation is real and has been for a long time now.FunBunny2 - Thursday, March 3, 2022 - link
they're worried that a PHDif it weren't for those PhDs there wouldn't be any innterTubes or C or java (some might blame them for that bit) or much of the hardware it runs on. the idea that MBA managers should control everyfreakingthing is the main reason the USofA has gone to pot (not the green leafy kind).
FunBunny2 - Thursday, March 3, 2022 - link
when trying to get relaxation of VISA requirementsI once worked for an IT oriented corporation. that had nothing to do with. they simply wanted cheap Indian freshers to maintain their 40 year old COBOL application. as more 'legacy' app code gets a lipsticking of 'webification', the more you'll see this. none of them has the gonads to scrap that crappy code and make something smart. bad cheap is always than dear smart. 'vocational training' is just corporate-speak for lack of critical thinking; just move that widget from point A to point B and don't ask any questions. party like it's 1899!!
Spunjji - Thursday, February 24, 2022 - link
Damn. I'm sad to see this, but excited for your future!Makaveli - Friday, February 25, 2022 - link
Best of luck in the future and thank you for your service.Deuge - Friday, March 4, 2022 - link
Loooong time reader here. You will be missed Ian!!abufrejoval - Friday, March 4, 2022 - link
Bummer!eastcoast_pete - Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - link
Ian, I am sorry to hear, but wish you the best of luck in your next endeavors! Your departure leaves a sizeable hole. Always liked to read your in-depth analyses, and learned a thing or two while reading your articles.rachmat - Thursday, March 17, 2022 - link
Damn, this is the only article i don't like to show up in anandtech.The Von Matrices - Sunday, March 27, 2022 - link
I'm sad to see you leave Ian.I think the article of yours with which I was most awed was your Cannonlake i3-8121 review - how you pulled together all the data you could from an obscure product that was really never meant to see the light of day.
Good luck with your next endeavor. I only hope it involves writing and not video as I think that is the place where your talent shines most.
MetalScythe - Monday, April 11, 2022 - link
Dr. Ian Cuttress, I’ve read your content since 2009! Anandtech is literally the environment that fostered and fed my interest in all things transistor-powered and binary in nature. Andrei, and now your departure, leaves an enormous void, but hopefully the next big industry analyst is waiting to be discovered! I wish you the absolute best, and I thank you for many years of fact-checked information.MetalScythe - Monday, April 11, 2022 - link
I also love that you wrote an article for chipsandcheese.comIf anyone hasn’t discovered that site, I -highly- recommend it.