Awful Quote by Bjarne Stroustrup
“There are more useful systems developed in languages deemed awful than in languages praised for being beautiful - many more.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing programming language design, date unknown
Even languages considered unattractive can host more functional and useful systems than those praised for aesthetic, highlighting practicality over beauty.
In simple terms: Ugly languages can be more useful than beautiful ones.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize functionality over superficial elegance.
Themes
programming
utility
design
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
technical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- software development
- language selection
- team standards
Key Concepts
Software engineering
language theory
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance code readability with performance?
- What criteria define a 'useful' system?
A Different Perspective
Beautiful language may lack practical tools for complex tasks.
