Add Quote by Bill Gates
“Programs today get very fat; the enhancements tend to slow the program down because people put in special checks. When they want to add some feature, they’ll just stick in these checks without thinking about how they might slow the thing down.”
About This Quote
Software bloat occurs when developers add checks without considering performance, slowing programs.
In simple terms: Unnecessary checks make programs slower.
Key Takeaway
Write efficient, lean code.
Themes
software development
efficiency
technical debt
Mood
critical
practical
Type
technical
advice
When to use this quote
- code review
- refactoring
- testing
Key Concepts
software engineering
performance optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance safety checks and speed?
- What processes prevent bloat?
A Different Perspective
May ignore security needs.
