Re: [saag] A case against algorithm agility (long)

[Andrey Jivsov <[e-mail]>]

On 05/03/2014 11:45 AM, ianG wrote:
> I've jotted down some notes on the case against agility, as mooted.
> Sorry, long.
>
> It should be called "algorithm agility considered harmful" but I've
> found that some people are irrationally offended by words.  Offense
> doesn't worry me, but distraction helps nobody.
>
...

It is a good idea to limit the number of possible permutations of 
allowed algorithms.

However, the pros for the algorithm agility are:
* compliance with standards (unless all standards in the world specify 
the same suite)
* upgrade to new algorithms (the time-line of the "old" and the "new" 
algorithms typically overlap)
* easier system maintenance (it's easier to add only a new algorithm to 
an old product that is only maintained as opposed to actively developed)
* there might be no single algorithm that is perfect for everybody