Niklaus Wirth quotes - page 2

The possible solutions to a given problem emerge as the leaves of a tree, each node representing a point of deliberation and decision. (Niklaus Wirth)
Yet, I am convinced that there is a need for high quality software, and the time will come when it will be recognized that it is worth investing effort in its development and in using a careful, structured approach based on safe, structured languages. View quote
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Our ultimate goal is extensible programming (EP). By this, we mean the construction of hierarchies of modules, each module adding new functionality to the system. View quote
Niklaus Wirth