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

I am convinced that there is a need for high quality software, and the time will come when it will be recognized that it is worth investing effort in its development and in using a careful, structured approach based on safe, structured languages.

C++ is an insult to the human brain

A primary cause of complexity is that software vendors uncritically adopt almost any feature that users want.

It is evidently necessary to generate and test candidates for solutions in some systematic manner.

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

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