Code Quote by Niklaus Wirth
“Time pressure gradually corrupts an engineer's standard of quality and perfection. It has a detrimental effect on people as well as products”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Reflections on Software Engineering, Niklaus Wirth, 1995
Time pressure erodes an engineer’s standards, harming both people and products.
In simple terms: Rushed work lowers quality for everyone.
Key Takeaway
Guard against deadlines that compromise integrity.
Themes
quality
engineering
time management
ethics
productivity
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- project planning
- team leadership
- client communication
- product testing
Key Concepts
software development
human factors
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teams maintain standards under pressure?
- What safeguards help preserve quality?
A Different Perspective
Deadlines can be unavoidable.
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