Any Quote by Margaret H. Hamilton
“Software eventually and necessarily gained the same respect as any other discipline.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the National Academy of Engineering, 2005
Software has earned the same professional esteem as fields like engineering or medicine.
In simple terms: Software is now a respected discipline.
Key Takeaway
Treat software work with the same rigor as any profession.
Themes
respect
discipline
technology
Mood
proud
optimistic
Type
inspirational
professional
When to use this quote
- project management
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
software engineering
professionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we further elevate software’s status?
- What standards should be adopted?
A Different Perspective
Software may still be undervalued in some cultures.
