[fluffybucktsnek]

> Not a single data structure, that's for sure.

Even though you have to actually substantantiate this, for the sake of brevity, let's go with it. All you have crossed is a single potential cause, not proven a particular one.

> Have you ever programmed before?

Let's say I haven't. How would it impact your argument? Whether I'm a programmer or not won't magically substantiate your position.

[CyberDildonics]

Let's say I haven't.

That explains why what you're saying and focusing on doesn't seem to really make sense.

Even though you have to actually substantantiate this,

Data structures are parts of programs that hold data. Have you made a data structure before?

[fluffybucktsnek]

> That explains why what you're saying and focusing on doesn't seem to make sense.

Or it could be just you. Even presuming you're a good programmer, that wouldn't make your arguments good by default.

> Data structures are parts of the program that hold data.

Not according to Wikipedia:

> In computer science, a data structure is a data organization and storage format that is usually chosen for efficient access to data.

ECS doesn't stipulate any storage format, as shown by the previous definitions, only that your application will be architected around Entities, Components and Systems. How they are stored/managed is up to the programs/frameworks/engines to decide, and this storage is just one concern an implementation may have, just like how storing ViewModels is just one concern of a MVVM framework, but not all.

I'm no stranger to using unorthodox definitions, but I would prefer if you were upfront that your definitions are unconventional, rather than pretend that they are common sense without citing any third party authority.

[CyberDildonics]

So programming doesn't matter and data structures don't hold data?

[fluffybucktsnek]

Please cite exactly where I said any of that.

[CyberDildonics]

You don't realize wikipedia is saying the same thing and you don't realize what 'format' or 'structure' means or that some terms aren't specific. Please learn how to program before talking about programming.

[fluffybucktsnek]

So, rather than actually explain what Wikipedia means with terms such as "data organization" and "storage format", you just dismiss the whole thing with an ad hominem.

From HN guidelines:

> Please don't post shallow dismissals, especially of other people's work. A good critical comment teaches us something.