Engineering Quote by Ellen Ullman
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“I've always written. I'm from an older generation of programmers [who] did not come out of engineering. [A]ll sorts of people were drawn in from the social sciences and humanities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Close to the Machine" by Ellen Ullman, 1997
Programming has broadened beyond engineering, now attracting diverse academic backgrounds.
In simple terms: Tech now welcomes many disciplines.
Key Takeaway
Value interdisciplinary perspectives in tech.
Themes
diversity
education
technology
Mood
thoughtful
inclusive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- tech hiring
- team building
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
sociology
humanities
software development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humanities enrich coding?
- What challenges arise from mixed backgrounds?
A Different Perspective
May dilute deep technical expertise if not balanced.
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