Logo
Quote by Harold Abelson
If we can dispel the delusion that learning about computers should

If we can dispel the delusion that learning about computers should be an activity of fiddling with array indexes and worrying whether X is an integer or a real number, we can begin to focus on programming as a source of ideas. – Harold Abelson

Other quotes by Harold Abelson

If I have not seen as far as others, it is because there were giants standing on my shoulders. – Harold Abelson

Category:
Humor
Author
Harold Abelson
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
Computers :: Programs & Programm
category

A crash is when your competitors program dies. When your program dies, it is an idiosyncrasy. Frequently, crashes are followed with a message like ID 02. ID is an abbreviation for idiosyncrasy and the number that follows indicates how many more months of testing the product should have had. – Guy Kawasaki

Category:
Computers :: Programs & Programm

The best book on programming for the layman is Alice in Wonderland; but thats because its the best book on anything for layman. – Anon.

Category:
Computers :: Programs & Programm

Random Quotes

Im not sure what I want to do when I grow up, or if Im sure I ever want to grow up. Im sure there are people that wish I would, but you know, my mom will get over it. – Jerry Doyle

Category:
mom

To our Palestinian neighbours, I assure you that we have a genuine intention to respect your right to live independently and in dignity. I have already said that Israel has no desire to continue to govern over you and control your fate. – Ariel Sharon

Category:
respect

How many women have the courage to start properly with a cold, cold bath early in the morning? I jump in, throw the water, cold as ice, and after the first plunge I am happy. – Anna Held

Category:
Courage

I believe that anybody who gets married should go to a counselor for months before the wedding. I think thats going to save guys a lot of money and the ladies a lot of heartbreak. – James Brolin

Category:
wedding