Addresses Quote by Jon Postel
“A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there.”
About This Quote
Source Article: RFC 1035, 1987
Names label purpose, addresses locate, routes describe paths.
In simple terms: Names, places, paths
Understand labeling, locating, planning
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- software design
- urban planning
- travel itineraries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do naming conventions affect system design?
- What role does context play in interpreting labels?
Names alone don’t convey function without context.