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“If you cannot grok the overall structure of a program while taking a shower, you are not ready to code it.”

Quote by Richard E. Pattis

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Richard E. Pattis
Richard E. Pattis

Richard E. Pattis is a renowned author whose works span across multiple fields, including computer science and philosophy. His exact birth and death dates are unknown. more

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