Best programming and hacker quotes. Ever.
Curated by fellow hackers Jarmo Pertman & Andri Möll
A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
John Gall
When someone says "I want a programming language in which I need only say what I wish done," give him a lollipop.
Alan J. Perlis
In computing, the mean time to failure keeps getting shorter.
Alan J. Perlis
...basically, avoid comments. If your code needs a comment to be understood, it would be better to rewrite it so it's easier to understand.
Rob Pike
If you want to confuse your enemies, give them the source code. If you want to really confuse them, give them the documentation.
Anonymous
Optimization hinders evolution.
Alan J. Perlis
When debugging, novices insert corrective code; experts remove defective code.
Richard Pattis
My assertion that we can do better with computer languages is a persistent belief and fond hope, but you'll note I don't actually claim to be either rational or right. Except when it's convenient.
Larry Wall
I invented the term Object-Oriented, and I can tell you I did not have C++ in mind.
Alan Kay
A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention in human history, with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila.
Mitch Ratcliffe