Cobol Quote by Edsger Dijkstra
“Teaching COBOL ought to be regarded as a criminal act.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Programming Education, 1972
Teaching an outdated language is likened to a harmful act, emphasizing the need for modern, efficient programming practices.
In simple terms: Teaching old code is harmful; use modern languages.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize learning current technologies.
Themes
education
technology
efficiency
obsolescence
Mood
critical
pragmatic
concerned
Type
advisory
philosophical
technical
When to use this quote
- software development
- university courses
- career training
- tech hiring
- skill upgrading
Key Concepts
programming paradigms
software engineering
curriculum design
Questions to Reflect On
- Should we preserve legacy knowledge?
- How can we transition smoothly to new tech?
A Different Perspective
Legacy systems still dominate many industries, limiting progress.
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