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While I know Dijkstra's name only from a "historical perspective" (the algorithm, the goto-letter and some of his reasonings), I somehow grew very fond of a mot
by btschaegg 10y ago
While I know Dijkstra's name only from a "historical perspective" (the algorithm, the goto-letter and some of his reasonings), I somehow grew very fond of a motivational-style picture of him almost frowning[1] with the title "quick and dirty".
I still would like to see a version that is of a high enough resolution so one could properly print, frame and hang it on an office wall. I like the idea that - when the next unavoidable proposal of "can't we just [...]" or "all we need is a prototype"[2] comes around - I'll be able to point to it and say something along the lines of "convince EWD first!".
[1]: http://www.catonmat.net/blog/difference-between-edsger-dijkstra-and-larry-wall/ http://www.catonmat.net/blog/difference-between-edsger-dijks...
[2]: Sometimes I wonder: Is there a "named law" for this? If not, why? It's never just a prototype.