"You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN."
-Alan Perlis
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"It goes against the grain of modern education to teach students to program. What fun is there to making plans, acquiring discipline, organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self critical.“
-Alan Perlis
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