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“Considering the current sad state of our computer programs, software development is clearly still a black art, and cannot yet be called an engineering discipline.” quote by William J. Clinton
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“Considering the current sad state of our computer programs, software development is clearly still a black art, and cannot yet be called an engineering discipline.”

William J. Clinton

About This Quote

The author claims that current software development lacks systematic engineering rigor, likening it to an art form.

In simple terms: Software is still more art than engineering.

Key Takeaway

Strive for disciplined practices.

Themes

technology software development engineering

Mood

analytical critical

Type

technical observational

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • coding practices
  • team collaboration
  • quality assurance

Key Concepts

methodology standardization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we introduce more engineering standards?
  • What limits prevent full discipline?
A Different Perspective

Complex systems may resist full formalization.

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