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Early binding vs. late binding: what are the comparative benefits and disadvantages?

When discussing the evolution of computer languages, Alan Kay says that the single most important attribute of his Smalltalk is late binding; it gives the language its malleability and extensibility, and allows inappropriate coupling to be refactored out over time. Do you agree? Are there compensating advantages for early binding that ex...

Have you ever burned your hands by some new and immature technology?

I often hear people saying you shouldn't rush into adopting new technologies until they have become stable, tried and tested. There is even a joke on how it takes 3 versions to get it right. This might be the voice of real-life experience, but at least sometimes such posture is the result of complacency, resistance to change and effort n...