Alan Perlis
1922 - 1990
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Biography
Alan Perlis was an American computer scientist known for his pioneering work in programming languages and algorithms. He was the first recipient of the prestigious Turing Award, considered the 'Nobel Prize of Computing'. Perlis played a crucial role in the development of early programming languages like ALGOL and his work laid the foundation for modern computer science education. He also made significant contributions to the study of software engineering and formal methods.
Famous Quotes (5)
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A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming is not worth knowing.
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Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it.
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One man's constant is another man's variable.
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It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
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Some people find my work encouraging. Some people find my work discouraging. I am encouraged.