Software Process Concept

Boolean Relationship

FADE IN:INT. APARTMENT - DAYMike is sitting at his desk, staring blankly at his computer screen. He's been trying to write a love letter to a girl he likes, but everything he writes seems to require a deep understanding of software engineering to understand.MIKE(sighing)Why is this so hard? I just want to express my feelings, but everything I write sounds like code.Alex walks into the room and notices Mike's struggle.ALEX(sitting next to Mike)What's going on, buddy?MIKE(lamenting)I'm trying to write a love letter, but everything I come up with sounds like it requires a PhD in computer science to understand.ALEX(smiling)Well, let me see what you've got.Mike pulls up his document and begins reading aloud:MIKE"I feel like we're in a Boolean relationship, where my love for you is a true value and my life without you is null. Your beauty is like a responsive design, adapting to all my devices. I feel like I'm in a for loop, always thinking about you and never wanting to escape. I want to be the error message you never see, always making sure you're running smoothly."Alex chuckles at each line and then turns to Mike with a sympathetic look.ALEX(shaking his head)Dude, no wonder you're having trouble. You can't just rely on technical terms to express your emotions.MIKE(disappointed)But I don't know how to say it any other way. It's like my brain is wired to think in code.ALEX(sympathetically)Well, love isn't about code. It's about feelings and emotions. Let me help you.Alex takes over the computer and starts typing.ALEX(reading what he's typing)"Dear [girl's name], I wanted to write you this letter to express how I feel about you. You bring so much joy and happiness into my life, and being with you is like living in a world without bugs. When I'm with you, I feel like I can conquer any algorithm or solve any coding problem. You're my constant, my variable, and my conditional statement. I hope this letter finds you well and that you'll give me the chance to take you out on a date soon."Mike looks at the screen and smiles.MIKE(thanking Alex)Wow, that's perfect! How did you come up with that?ALEX(smiling)I just thought about how you feel when you're with her, and then put it into words that anyone could understand. It's not about the technical terms, it's about the emotions behind them.Mike nods in agreement and starts typing the letter into a new document.MIKE(grinning)Thanks, Alex. You're the best.ALEX(winking)I know. Now go get 'em, tiger!Mike finishes typing the letter and sends it off to the girl he likes, feeling confident that he's finally expressed his true feelings in a way that anyone can understand.FADE OUT.