Development Quote by Bertrand Meyer
“I think Smalltalk is inappropriate for serious industrial developments. After all, run time is a little late to find out whether you have a landing gear.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Object-Oriented Software Construction, Bertrand Meyer, 1997
Smalltalk is seen as unsuitable for large‑scale industrial projects because its runtime delays can reveal critical failures too late.
In simple terms: Smalltalk may be too slow for big industrial work.
Key Takeaway
Choose languages with predictable performance for critical systems.
Themes
software engineering
performance
risk management
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
technical
reflective
When to use this quote
- aircraft design
- financial transaction systems
- real‑time control
- large‑scale enterprise software
Key Concepts
runtime latency
industrial development
critical systems
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you tolerate late discovery of failures?
- What alternatives balance speed and safety?
A Different Perspective
Smalltalk can excel in rapid prototyping despite runtime concerns.
