Alan Perlis
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“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
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“Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer.” -Alan Perlis
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“It goes against the grain of modern education to teach students to program. What fun is there to making plans, acquiring discipline, organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self critical.” -Alan Perlis
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“A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.” -Alan Perlis
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“A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.” -Alan Perlis
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“It goes against the grain of modern education to teach students to program. What fun is there to making plans, acquiring discipline, organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self critical.” -Alan Perlis
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“If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan.” -Alan Perlis
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“You can measure a programmer’s perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.” -Alan Perlis
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