Niklaus Wirth quotes - page 2

Niklaus Wirth is a Swiss computer scientist, best known for designing several influential programming languages including Pascal. His work has had a lasting impact on computer science education and software engineering. He continues to be recognized as a pioneer in computer programming and systems design. Here are 28 of his quotes:

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
Niklaus Wirth
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

Niklaus Wirth

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Occupation: Swiss Scientist
Born: February 15, 1934
Died: January 1, 2024
Quotes count: 28
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