Designer Quote by Niklaus Wirth
“Reliable and transparent programs are usually not in the interest of the designer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Programming Language Design Concepts, 1978
Designers often prioritize control over transparency, leading to opaque programs.
In simple terms: Designers favor control over openness.
Balance control with openness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- software development
- team collaboration
- code reviews
- open source projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers embed transparency without losing control?
- What incentives promote open design?
Transparency can conflict with proprietary interests.