Acquire Quote by Hayley Mills
“The only way for errors to occur in a program is by being put there by the author. No other mechanisms are known. Programs can't acquire bugs by sitting around with other buggy programs. Right practice aims at preventing insertion of errors and, failing that, removing them before testing or any other running of the program.”
About This Quote
Errors are introduced by developers, not spontaneously; testing and prevention are essential.
In simple terms: Bugs come from the author, not from other programs.
Key Takeaway
Focus on preventing and fixing errors early.
Themes
software quality
testing
error prevention
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
technical
instructional
When to use this quote
- code reviews
- unit testing
- static analysis
- continuous integration
Key Concepts
software engineering
bug lifecycle
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve error detection?
- What processes reduce accidental bugs?
A Different Perspective
Even with safeguards, human error can still slip through.
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