8. Automatic for the People: Server-Based Applications

Now, if you frequent Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods, you’ll know I’m automatic. Everything about me is automatic. When you walk through the front door, you know you’ll get some good food like you’re supposed to, food that’s automatic for the people.”

Dexter Weaver, describing his restaurant in Athens, Georgia

Most of the time graphics automation agents quietly churn out the work you’ve given them, and they don’t need you looking over their shoulders, thank you very much. And since they can run unattended, it can be helpful to move them off your production computer so that they don’t interfere with the other projects you’re working on. You might be part of a workgroup that’s all doing the ...

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