"Let us change our traditional attitude to the construction of programs. Instead of imagining that our main task is to instruct a computer what to do, let us concentrate rather on explaining to human beings what we want a computer to do"
- Donald Knuth
About this Quote
This quote by Donald Knuth motivates us to reassess our approach to shows. Instead of focusing on how to instruct a computer system to do something, we should focus on discussing to people what we desire the computer to do. This shift in mindset is necessary due to the fact that it permits us to think more holistically about the job at hand. By understanding the problem from a human point of view, we can better comprehend the implications of our programming decisions and produce more effective options. Additionally, this shift in mindset allows us to better interact our concepts to others, which is necessary for successful cooperation. Eventually, this quote motivates us to believe more deeply about the ramifications of our shows decisions and to consider the human perspective when creating services.
This quote is written / told by Donald Knuth somewhere between January 10, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA.
The author also have 14 other quotes.
"There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants"
"I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, 'Looks like you're writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, you'll get more money.'"
"I am severely distracted these days. It's hard to sit in front of the computer, uploading bad music for hours, when you have a wonderful boyfriend who treats you like a Goddess"
"Unauthorized access to computer systems is already a serious crime in a few states and is currently being addressed in many more state legislatures as well as Congress"
"The ownership of computers in the home is far less than the statistics show, because usually when the computer breaks down once, that is the end of it for a long, long time. They do not have the money or incentive to get the computer repaired"
