Author: Alan Perlis

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In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'.

In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'.

- Alan Perlis

It is easier to change the specification to fit the program than vice versa.

It is easier to change the specification to fit the program than vice versa.

- Alan Perlis

Some programming languages manage to absorb change, but withstand progress.

Some programming languages manage to absorb change, but withstand progress.

- Alan Perlis

In software systems it is often the early bird that makes the worm.

In software systems it is often the early bird that makes the worm.

- Alan Perlis

Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer.

Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer.

- Alan Perlis

I think it is inevitable that people program poorly. Training will not substantially help matters. We have to learn to live with it.

I think it is inevitable that people program poorly. Training will not substantially help matters. We have to learn to live with it.

- Alan Perlis

Don't have good ideas if you aren't willing to be responsible for them.

Don't have good ideas if you aren't willing to be responsible for them.

- Alan Perlis

The best book on programming for the layman is 'Alice in Wonderland'; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.

The best book on programming for the layman is 'Alice in Wonderland'; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.

- Alan Perlis

If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan.

If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan.

- Alan Perlis

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