Circumstances Quote by Linus Torvalds
“Excusing bad programming is a shooting offence, no matter what the circumstances.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Linux Kernel Development Conference, 2005
Excusing poor code is unacceptable regardless of context; responsibility for quality remains essential.
In simple terms: Bad code excuses are never okay.
Key Takeaway
Hold yourself accountable for code quality.
Themes
software quality
accountability
professionalism
Mood
critical
serious
Type
technical
ethical
When to use this quote
- code reviews
- project planning
- team meetings
- bug triage
Key Concepts
technical debt
ethical coding
Questions to Reflect On
- What excuses have you encountered for bad code?
- How can teams prevent such excuses?
A Different Perspective
Complex constraints sometimes force shortcuts, but they must be acknowledged.
