3 Alan Perlis Quotes on Learning

Alan Perlis quotes on learning

16. It goes against the grain of modern education to teach students to program. What fun is there to making plans, acquiring discipline, organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self critical.

21. Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.

23. The best book on programming for the layman is 'Alice in Wonderland'; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.