Best programming and hacker quotes. Ever.
Curated by fellow hackers Jarmo Pertman & Andri Möll
If you lie to the compiler, it will get its revenge.
Henry Spencere
In a 5 year period we get one superb programming language. Only we can't control when the 5 year period will be.
Alan J. Perlis
KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid
Anonymous
If you can build it, your users can break it.
Anonymous
The word “experienced” often refers to someone who’s gotten away with doing the wrong thing more frequently than you have.
Laurence Gonzales
The primary duty of an exception handler is to get the error out of the lap of the programmer and into the surprised face of the user. Provided you keep this cardinal rule in mind, you can't go far wrong.
Verity Stob
The real money isn't in the software. It's in the service you build with that software.
Jeff Atwood
...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
Perspective is worth 80 I.Q. points
Alan Kay
Editing is a rewording activity.
Alan J. Perlis