I find languages that support just one programming paradigm constraining
BJARNE STROUSTRUPI find languages that support just one programming paradigm constraining
More Bjarne Stroustrup Quotes
-
-
[Corporate programming] is often done to the point where the individual is completely submerged in corporate “culture” with no outlet for unique talents and skills.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
Always think about how a piece of code should be used: good interfaces are the essence of good code.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
You can hide all kinds of clever and dirty code behind a good interface if you really need such code.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
Proof by analogy is fraud.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
The standard library saves programmers from having to reinvent the wheel.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
There is no one “root of all evil” in software development. Design is hard in many ways.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
I would encourage nonproprietary standards for tools and libraries.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
First, I’d like to see the basic tools such as compilers, debuggers, profilers, database interfaces, GUI builders, CAD tools, and so forth fully support the ISO standard.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
Other programming languages constitute a mountain of ideas and inspiration-but it has to be mined carefully to avoid featurism and inconsistencies.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
The connection between the language in which we think/program and the problems and solutions we can imagine is very close.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
If you think it’s simple, then you have misunderstood the problem.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
To many managers, getting rid of the arrogant, undisciplined, over-paid, technology-obsessed, improperly-dressed etc. programmers would appear to be a significant added benefit
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
Personally, I look forward to better tools for analyzing C++ source code.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
Design and programming are human activities; forget that and all is lost.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP -
“Legacy code” often differs from its suggested alternative by actually working and scaling.
BJARNE STROUSTRUP