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“And then there are difficulties. Computers are famous for difficulties. A difficulty is just a blockage from progress. You have to try a lot of things. When you finally find what works, it doesn't tell you a thing. It won't be the same tomorrow. Getting the computer to work is so often dealing with difficulties.”

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Ward Cunningham
Ward Cunningham

Ward Cunningham is a renowned computer programmer known for his contributions to the field of software engineering. He is most famous for inventing the concept of the wiki, a system for easy editing and sharing information, and has played a key role in the Agile Software Development movement. more

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