When I am working on a problem I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Solutions must be both functional and elegant to be correct.
- In plain terms
- If it is not beautiful, it is wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Function and beauty must align.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a solution beautiful?
- Does beauty matter to you?
Another view
Beauty is subjective and not always essential.
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