Quote by: Alan Perlis

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.


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Author Bio


  • NameAlan Perlis
  • DescriptionAmerican computer scientist
  • BornApril 1, 1922
  • DiedFebruary 7, 1990
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionMathematician; Computer Scientist; Scientist
  • AwardsTuring Award