But active programming consists of the design of new programs, rather than contemplation of old programs.
Niklaus Wirth
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- In the practical world of computing, it is rather uncommon that a program, once it performs correctly and satisfactorily, remains unchanged forever.
- A good designer must rely on experience, on precise, logic thinking and on pedantic exactness. No magic will do.
- But active programming consists of the design of new programs, rather than contemplation of old programs.
- Clearly, programming courses should teach methods of design and construction, and the selected examples should be such that a gradual development can be nicely demonstrated.
- My duty as a teacher is to train, educate future programmers.