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“It's hard enough to find an error in your code when you're looking for it; it's even harder when you've assumed your code is error-free.”

Quote by Steve McConnell

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Steve McConnell

Steve McConnell is a renowned software engineering author. His works, 'Code Complete' and 'Software Craftsmanship', have had a profound impact on the software industry. McConnell has extensive experience in software engineering and has held key roles in multiple large projects. more

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