Draft Quote by P. J. Plauger
“Don't stop with your first draft.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1, 1968
Encourage iterative improvement; the first version is rarely final.
In simple terms: Keep refining drafts.
Key Takeaway
Never settle on the first draft.
Themes
writing
revision
perseverance
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- authoring
- software design
- academic papers
Key Concepts
creativity
process
quality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you schedule systematic revisions?
- What feedback loops improve your work?
A Different Perspective
First drafts often contain hidden flaws that persist.
