Computer programmers Quote by Tony Hoare
“The price of reliability is the pursuit of the utmost simplicity. It is a price which the very rich may find hard to pay.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Computer Programming, 1972
Reliability demands extreme simplicity, which wealth may resist.
In simple terms: Simplicity is costly for reliability.
Key Takeaway
Simplify to improve reliability.
Themes
reliability
simplicity
cost
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
technical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- system architecture
- product development
- budget constraints
Key Concepts
software engineering
design principles
Questions to Reflect On
- Is simplicity always achievable?
- What trade‑offs are acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Simplicity may limit functionality.
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