The most important single aspect of software development is to be clear about what you are trying to build.

After all, C++ isn't a perfect match for Java's design aims either.

I like doing research that has an impact. If I went to a company to make what they call 'real money,' I'd be just trying to make a system work as fast as possible to meet the product and serice deadlines.

There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone.

More good code has been written in languages denounced as "bad'' than in languages proclaimed "wonderful'' - much more.

If you think it's simple, then you have misunderstood the problem.

Most of the programmers in ten years will be us, and we won't get much smarter.