All Niklaus Wirth Quotes
- Our ultimate goal is extensible programming. By this, we mean the construction of hierarchies of modules, each module adding new functionality to the system. Adding
- I have never designed a language for its own sake. Designed
- Program construction consists of a sequence of refinement steps. Consists
- Programming is usually taught by examples. Example
- Go To statement considered harmful. Considered
- In the practical world of computing, it is rather uncommon that a program, once it performs correctly and satisfactorily, remains unchanged forever. Computer
- But quality of work can be expected only through personal satisfaction, dedication and enjoyment. In our profession, precision and perfection are not a dispensible luxury,… Dedication
- Indeed, the woes of Software Engineering are not due to lack of tools, or proper management, but largely due to lack of sufficient technical competence. Competence
- A good designer must rely on experience, on precise, logic thinking; and on pedantic exactness. No magic will do. Death
- Experience shows that the success of a programming course critically depends on the choice of these examples. Choice
- Yet, I am convinced that there is a need for high quality software, and the time will come when it will be recognized that it… Approach