A programming language is low level when its programs require attention to the irrelevant. Alan Perlis attentionirrelevantlanguage Change image and share on social
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 alicebooklayman Change image and share on social
In software systems it is often the early bird that makes the worm. Alan Perlis birdearlymake Change image and share on social
Don't have good ideas if you aren't willing to be responsible for them. Alan Perlis goodidearesponsible Change image and share on social
It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one. Alan Perlis correcteasyincorrect Change image and share on social
You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN. Alan Perlis attitudecontinuefortran Change image and share on social
One man's constant is another man's variable. Alan Perlis constantmanvariable Change image and share on social
Some programming languages manage to absorb change, but withstand progress. Alan Perlis absorbchangelanguage Change image and share on social
In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'. Alan Perlis computedefinitionfrustration Change image and share on social
A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God. Alan Perlis artificialgodintelligence Change image and share on social