In software, the chain isn't as strong as its weakest link; it's as weak as all the weak links multiplied together.

Good code is its own best documentation.

95% on content and the computer language remains the same.

The default movement on a software project should be in the direction of taking elements of the software away to make it simpler rather than adding elements to make it more complex.

Motivation is undoubtedly the single greatest influence on how well people perform. Most productivity studies have found that motivation has a stronger influence on productivity than any other factor.

It's OK to figure out murder mysteries, but you shouldn't need to figure out code. You should be able to read it.

A brute force solution that works is better than an elegant solution that doesn't work.