Some software is actually pretty good, by any standard. Think of the Mars Rovers, Google, and the Human Genome Project. Now, that's quality software!

Clearly, I reject the view that there is one way that is right for everyone and for every problem.

When done well, software is invisible.

It is my firm belief that all successful languages are grown and not merely designed from first principles

I find languages that support just one programming paradigm constraining

It's easy to win forgiveness for being wrong; being right is what gets you into real trouble.

Some software is actually pretty good, by any standard. Think of the Mars Rovers, Google, and the Human Genome Project. Now, that's quality software!