Another Quote by Rasmus Lerdorf
“I'm OK with procedural code, and the web is a top-down type of problem. It makes sense to me that you have HTML, you spit out a bunch of HTML, then you call a function to do something and then call another function.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tech conference, 2020
Explains procedural programming as a top‑down approach where HTML is generated then functions are called sequentially
In simple terms: Procedural code builds output step by step
Key Takeaway
Use clear, ordered functions for web tasks
Themes
programming
web development
architecture
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
technical
instructional
When to use this quote
- building websites
- teaching coding basics
Key Concepts
modular design
separation of concerns
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a top‑down approach less effective?
- How can you integrate procedural and declarative styles?
A Different Perspective
May overlook modern asynchronous patterns and component‑based frameworks
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