Ideas Quote by Rasmus Lerdorf
![“I don't know how to stop it, there was never any intent to write a programming language [...] I have absolutely no idea how to write a programming language, I just kept adding the next logical step on the way.” quote by Rasmus Lerdorf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3e3/rasmus-lerdorf-30566_ideas_i-don-t-know-how-to-stop-it-there-was-ne_903583.jpg)
“I don't know how to stop it, there was never any intent to write a programming language [...] I have absolutely no idea how to write a programming language, I just kept adding the next logical step on the way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: PHP creator discussing language design, 1995
Describes an iterative, experimental approach to building a programming language without a fixed plan
In simple terms: Build by adding logical steps as you go
Key Takeaway
Iterate and adapt during creation
Themes
software development
creativity
iteration
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
technical
reflective
When to use this quote
- software projects
- product development
- research prototypes
Key Concepts
Agile methodology
incremental design
learning by doing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage accumulating complexity?
- When should you step back to plan?
A Different Perspective
Lack of initial design can cause technical debt later
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