The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Guido van Rossum
- Python is an experiment in how much freedom programmers need. Too much freedom, and nobody can read another’s code; too little, and expressiveness is endangered.
- It’s easy to make mistakes that only come out much later, after you’ve already implemented a lot of code. You’ll realize Oh, I should have used a different type of data structure. Start over from scratch.
- Don’t you hate code that’s not properly indented? Making it [indenting] part of the syntax guarantees that all code is properly indented.
- I have this hope that there is a better way. Higher-level tools that actually let you see the structure of the software more clearly will be of tremendous value.
- If you decide to design your own language, there are thousands of amateur language designers pitfalls.
- Modern programs must handle Unicode. Python has excellent support for Unicode and will keep getting better.
- If you’re talking about Java in particular, Python is about the best fit you can get amongst all the other languages. Yet the funny thing is, from a language point of view, JavaScript has a lot in common with Python, but it is sort of a restricted subset.
- There is an incredibly large spectrum of possible causes for program bugs, including simple typos, “thinkos,” hidden limitations of underlying abstractions, and outright bugs in abstractions or their implementation.
- I would guess that the decision to create a small special purpose language or use an existing general purpose language is one of the toughest decisions that anyone facing the need for a new language must make.
- My own perception of that is somewhat colored by where people ask my advice, which is still, of course, about changes to Python internals or at least standard libraries.
Guido van Rossum, born on January 31, 1956, in The Hague, Netherlands, is a renowned computer programmer best known as the creator of the Python programming language. Graduating with a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Amsterdam in 1982, van Rossum began his career at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in the Netherlands.
In the late 1980s, he initiated the development of Python, aiming to create a language that prioritized readability and ease of use. Python’s success lies in its simplicity, versatility, and strong community support, making it one of the most widely used programming languages worldwide.
Guido van Rossum served as Python’s “Benevolent Dictator for Life” (BDFL) until he stepped down from the role in July 2018. He continues to contribute to the Python community and remains an influential figure in the programming world. Beyond Python, van Rossum has also been involved in various open-source projects and has made significant contributions to the advancement of programming languages.
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