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“I really never wanted to do source control management at all and felt that it was just about the least interesting thing in the computing world .” quote by Linus Torvalds
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“I really never wanted to do source control management at all and felt that it was just about the least interesting thing in the computing world .”

Linus Torvalds

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2005 LinuxCon, Linus Torvalds

The speaker expresses disdain for source control, viewing it as uninteresting compared to other computing tasks.

In simple terms: Source control seems boring to the speaker.

Key Takeaway

Find interest in essential tools.

Themes

software development tool perception motivation

Mood

critical reflective

Type

technical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • team collaboration
  • codebase maintenance
  • devops training

Key Concepts

software engineering workflow optimization

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why might source control be vital?
  • How can you make it more engaging?
A Different Perspective

Undervaluing essential tools can harm productivity.

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