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In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'.

~Alan Perlis

Topics: Computing Definition Frustration Living Obvious Turning Useful Word

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It is easier to change the specification to fit the program than vice versa.

~Alan Perlis

Topics: Change Easier Fit Program Specification Than Versa Vice Vice Versa

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It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.

~Alan Perlis

Topics: Correct Easier Incorrect Program Than Understand Write

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LISP programmers know the value of everything and the cost of nothing.

~Alan Perlis

Topics: Cost Everything Know Nothing Programmers Value

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The best book on programming for the layman is 'Alice in Wonderland'; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.

~Alan Perlis

Topics: Alice Anything Because Best Book Programming Wonderland

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There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.

~Alan Perlis

Topics: Only Programs Third Two Ways Works Write

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We toast the Lisp programmer who pens his thoughts within nests of parentheses.

~Alan Perlis

Topics: His Pens Programmer Thoughts Toast Who Within

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Scientist

Born: April 1st, 1922

Died: February 7th, 1990

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