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Competent Quotes by Edsger Dijkstra
- Don't blame me for the fact that competent programming, as I view it as an intellectual possibility, will be too difficult for the average programmer,…
- The effective exploitation of his powers of abstraction must be regarded as one of the most vital activities of a competent programmer.
- The competent programmer is fully aware of the limited size of his own skull. He therefore approaches his task with full humility, and avoids clever…
- Besides a mathematical inclination, an exceptionally good mastery of one's native tongue is the most vital asset of a competent programmer.
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