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Edsger Dijkstra Quotes

The competent programmer is fully aware of the limited size of his own skull. He therefore approaches his task with full humility, and avoids clever tricks like the plague.
Edsger Dijkstra

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Scientist Quotes
Category:
Dutch Scientist Quotes
Date of Birth:
May 11, 1930
Date of Death:
August 6, 2002
Nationality:
Dutch
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