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"If a programmer is indispensable, get rid of him as quickly as possible." - Weinberg, Gerald. The Psychology of Computer Programming.
by pjmorris 6y ago
"If a programmer is indispensable, get rid of him as quickly as possible."
- Weinberg, Gerald. The Psychology of Computer Programming.
- d23 6y agoThat's a great quote. I'll have to check that book out. Is it worth the read? I think about the psychology involved and our brains as part of the system far more often than I ever see it discussed.
- pjmorris 6y agoI heartily endorse it. Someone once compared Weinberg's writing to a coal mine; "there's something worthwhile in every shovel-full." 'Psychology of Computer Programming' was published in the early 70's and shows some signs of age. As illustrated by the quote, many of the situations it describes and addresses are perennial. It's $9.99 at Leanpub and Amazon, give it a shot!