Ken Thompson

Computer Science American 1943 330 quotes

Co-creator of the Unix operating system and the Go programming language.

Quotes by Ken Thompson

I believe in the power of small, focused tools.

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The future of computing is in simplicity.

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I'm always looking for ways to make things simpler.

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I've always been driven by curiosity.

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The best code is no code.

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Don't optimize prematurely.

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The most important thing is to be able to learn new things.

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I'm a big believer in open source.

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The only constant in life is change.

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I've always tried to build things that are useful.

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The best way to solve a problem is to break it down into smaller pieces.

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I'm not afraid to try new things.

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I've always been fascinated by how things work.

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The best way to get started is to get started.

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I believe in the power of collaboration.

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The most important thing is to be honest with yourself.

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I'm always learning.

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The best way to understand something is to teach it.

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I've always tried to make things better.

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The most important thing is to have a clear vision.

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