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Bjarne Stroustrup Quotes

born 1950 Denmark

Bjarne Stroustrup (born 30 December 1950) is a computer scientist and creator of the C++ programming language.

Denmark

Also known as: Stroustrup, Bjarne

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C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot; C++ makes it harder, but when you do it blows your whole leg off.

Bjarne Stroustrup's FAQ (2007)

People who think they know everything really annoy those of us who know we don't.

Bjarne Stroustrup's FAQ (2007)

I have always wished for my computer to be as easy to use as my telephone; my wish has come true because I can no longer figure out how to use my telephone.

Bjarne Stroustrup's FAQ (2007)

"Legacy code" is a term often used derogatorily to characterize code that is written in a language or style that (1) the speaker/writer consider outdated and/or (2) is competing with something sold/promoted by the speaker/writer. "Legacy code" often differs from its suggested alternative by actually working and scaling.

Bjarne Stroustrup's FAQ (2007)

One of the things I really like about programming languages is that it's the perfect excuse to stick your nose into any field. So if you're interested in high energy physics and the structure of the universe, being a programmer is one of the best ways to get in there. It's probably easier than becoming a theoretical physicist.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Bjarne Stroustrup (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.