Technology quote by Alan Perlis

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In software systems it is often the early bird that makes the worm
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"In software systems it is often the early bird that makes the worm"

- Alan Perlis

About this Quote

This quote by Alan Perlis is referring to the significance of being proactive in software systems. It is suggesting that those who fast to act and benefit from chances are the ones who will achieve success. This is similar to the proverb "the early bird captures the worm", which recommends that those who are the first to act will be rewarded. In software systems, this suggests that those who are the first to recognize and benefit from opportunities will be the ones who will be successful. This could imply being the very first to determine a problem and establish a service, or being the very first to recognize a brand-new trend and profit from it. In any case, the message is clear: those who are the first to act will be the ones who will gain the rewards.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Perlis between April 1, 1922 and February 7, 1990. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Technology. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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