Approach Quote by Niklaus Wirth
“I am convinced that there is a need for high quality software, and the time will come when it will be recognized that it is worth investing effort in its development and in using a careful, structured approach based on safe, structured languages.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Software Engineering, 1974
High‑quality software demands careful, structured development and safe languages, which will eventually be recognized as worthwhile investment.
In simple terms: Good software needs careful design and safe languages.
Key Takeaway
Invest in structured development practices.
Themes
software engineering
quality
structuring
investment
recognition
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- project planning
- team training
- tool selection
- code reviews
- process improvement
Key Concepts
structured programming
software quality
risk management
language safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams justify upfront investment in structured languages?
- What incentives encourage quality‑first mindsets?
A Different Perspective
Adoption may be slowed by legacy systems and resistance to change.
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