Celebrate Quote by Bertrand Meyer
“As Mr. Nagle so competently points out, almost no one uses Eiffel; in fact until recently there were only 9 users. But now a 10th person just started, so we are holding a conference, appropriately titled the TENTH Eiffel USER conference, to celebrate.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk at Eiffel User Conference, 2005
The speaker humorously notes the tiny user base of Eiffel, then celebrates the addition of a tenth user with a tongue‑in‑cheek conference.
In simple terms: Eiffel had very few users; now there are ten, prompting a mock celebration.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate small milestones.
Themes
humor
community
technology
Mood
lighthearted
celebratory
Type
anecdotal
motivational
When to use this quote
- software development meetings
- team building
- industry events
Key Concepts
software adoption
niche languages
celebrations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can niche communities stay motivated?
- What value does humor bring to tech gatherings?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay the significance of broader adoption.
