“If you have a procedure with 10 parameters, you probably missed some.” IfsProceduresComputingParameters Author:Alan Perlis
“Because of its vitality, the computing field is always in desperate need of new cliches: Banality soothes our nerves.” NeedsTechnologyFieldsHumorousClicheComputing Author:Alan Perlis
“In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word "frustration".” ComputerDefinitionsObviousFrustrationFrustratedComputing Author:Alan Perlis
“I think that it's extraordinarily important that we in computer science keep fun in computing. When it started out, it was an awful lot of fun. Of course, the paying customers got shafted every now and then, and after a while we began to take their complaints seriously. We began to feel as if we really were responsible for the successful, error-free perfect use of these machines. I don't think we are. I think we're responsible for stretching them, setting them off in new directions, and keeping fun in the house. I hope the field of computer science never loses its sense of fun.” IfsThinkingFeelsImportantUseCoursesHouseFunLosesPerfectLearningSuccessfulFieldsComputerMachinesResponsibleErrorsCustomersSettingSettingsAwfulProgrammingNow And ThenComplaintsStretchingComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceProgramming LanguagesComputer LanguageComputingNew Directions Author:Alan Perlis
“Every program has (at least) two purposes: the one for which it was written and another for which it wasn't.” TwoPurposeWrittenProgramProgrammingComputingSoftware Engineering Author:Alan Perlis
“Don't have good ideas if you aren't willing to be responsible for them.” IfsIdeasWillingResponsibleGood IdeasBeing ResponsibleBrilliant IdeasComputing Author:Alan Perlis
