“We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the root of all evil.”
Quote by Donald Knuth
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Donald Knuth
Donald Knuth, born on January 10, 1938, is a renowned computer scientist. He has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in algorithm analysis and programming language design. Knuth is known for his profound understanding and innovative thinking in computer science, with his most famous work being the 'The Art of Computer Programming' series. more
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