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Stumbleupon Review The Ancient Masters Book Two Thus spake the master programmer: “After three days without programming, life becomes meaningless.” 2.1 The programmers of old were mysterious and profound. We cannot fathom their thoughts, so all we do is describe … Continue reading →

Stumbleupon Review Design Book Three Thus spake the master programmer: “When program is being tested, it is too late to make design changes.” 3.1 There once was a man who went to a computer trade show. Each day as he … Continue reading →

Stumbleupon Review Coding Book Four Thus spake the master programmer: “A well-written program is its own heaven; a poorly-written program is its own hell.” 4.1 A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a strings of pearls. … Continue reading →

Stumbleupon Review Maintenance Book Five Thus spake the master programmer: “Though a program be but three lines long, someday it will have to be maintained.” 5.1 A well-used door needs no oil on its hinges. A swift-flowing steam does no … Continue reading →

Stumbleupon Review Management Book Six Thus spake the master programmer: “Let the programmer be many and the managers few — then all will be productive.” 6.1 When managers hold endless meetings, the programmers write games. When accountants talk of quarterly … Continue reading →