Advice Quote by Dennis Ritchie
“When I read commentary about suggestions for where C should go, I often think back and give thanks that it wasn't developed under the advice of a worldwide crowd.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Technical Correspondence, 1978
Design decisions should avoid crowd‑sourced advice that may lack coherence.
In simple terms: Crowd advice can be chaotic.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize expert consensus over mass opinion.
Themes
software design
decision making
expertise
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- project planning
- code review
- product development
- team leadership
Key Concepts
engineering principles
collaboration
design methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is crowd input beneficial?
- How to balance expert and community feedback?
A Different Perspective
Crowds can provide valuable diverse insights if structured properly.
