"It's probably fair to say that the ratio of time our Connector developers spend in the debugger versus the Emacs buffer is higher than with most software"
- Nat Friedman
About this Quote
In this quote, Nat Friedman is highlighting the importance of debugging in the development procedure for their software, Connector. He recommends that their designers spend a substantial quantity of time in the debugger, which is a tool utilized to determine and repair mistakes in code, compared to the time they spend in the Emacs buffer. The Emacs buffer is a full-screen editor frequently used by developers. This statement implies that debugging is an essential element of their advancement process which their software application might need more debugging than others. It likewise showcases the technical proficiency and attention to detail of their developers.
This quote is written / told by Nat Friedman somewhere between August 6, 1977 and today. He was a famous Businessman from USA.
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