This language [LISP] induces humorous arguments among programmers, often being damned and praised for the same feature. - Alan Perlis

" "

This language [LISP] induces humorous arguments among programmers, often being damned and praised for the same feature.

English
Collect this quote

About Alan Perlis

Alan Jay Perlis (April 1, 1922 – February 7, 1990) was an American computer scientist known for his pioneering work in programming languages, most notably as a member of the team that developed the ALGOL programming language. He was the first recipient of the prestigious ACM Turing Award .

Also Known As

Native Name: Alan Jay Perlis
Alternative Names: Alan J. Perlis
All quotes from Alan Perlis Similar Quotes by other Originators
Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Add semantic quote search to your AI assistant via MCP. One command setup.

Set Up MCP

Additional quotes by Alan Perlis

There is an appreciated substance to the phrase "ALGOL-like" which is often used in arguments about programming, languages and computation. ALGOL appears to be a durable model, and even flourishes under surgery — be it explorative, plastic, or amputative.
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar
Try QuoteGPT

Chat naturally about what you need. Each answer links back to real quotes with citations.