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LucyGlo • Edited

Here are some quotes that I have been keeping in mind for a long time. I've been glad for the 2 about documentation whenever I had to go back to a project I didn't think I'd see again, and the last one helps when I'm debugging.

"Document unto others as you would have them document unto you."
-- Kreitzberg & Schneiderman, The Elements of Fortran Style

"Always code as if the person who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live."
-- Martin Golding

"Computer system analysis is like child-rearing; you can do grievous damage, but you cannot ensure success."
-- Tom DeMarco

"If your project doesn't work, look for the part that you didn't think was important."
-- Arthur Bloch