The possible solutions to a given problem emerge as the leaves of a tree, each node representing a point of deliberation and decision.

In the practical world of computing, it is rather uncommon that a program, once it performs correctly and satisfactorily, remains unchanged forever.

But active programming consists of the design of new programs, rather than contemplation of old programs.

The idea that one might derive satisfaction from his or her successful work, because that work is ingenious, beautiful, or just pleasing, has become ridiculed.

The possible solutions to a given problem emerge as the leaves of a tree, each node representing a point of deliberation and decision.

Increasingly, people seem to misinterpret complexity as sophistication, which is baffling -- the incomprehensible should cause suspicion rather than admiration.

Indeed, the woes of Software Engineering are not due to lack of tools, or proper management, but largely due to lack of sufficient technical competence.