Quotes by Software Engineers - Page 2

Thankfulness opens the door and ushers in peace and joy like a blessed breeze on a hot and humid Louisiana summer day.
David P. Ingerson
If really god is there, then God created us.If really god is not there, then we created God(Our creativity).
Madhu Kiran (Software Engg)
Arik and Cadie always knew they wouldn't be one of those couples that let problems between them fester. They would immediately address any issues that arose, bring them out into the open, discuss them until they reached a mutually satisfactory conclusion. They felt bad for some of the Founders who they believed had unhappy marriages — couples who were not strong enough to be truthful and open with each other, and even worse, with themselves
Christian Cantrell
I’m a firm believer that most people who do great things are doing them for the first time. Returning to my theory of hiring, I’d rather have someone all fired up to do something for the first time than someone who’s done it before and isn’t that excited to do it again. You rarely go wrong giving someone who is high potential the shot.
Marc Andreessen
Favoring specialization over intelligence is exactly wrong, especially in high tech. The world is changing so fast across every industry and endeavor that it's a given the role for which you're hiring is going to change. Yesterday's widget will be obsolete tomorrow, and hiring a specialist in such a dynamic environment can backfire. A specialist brings an inherent bias to solving problems that spawns from the very expertise that is his putative advantage, and may be threatened by a new type of solution that requires new expertise. A smart generalist doesn't have bias, so is free to survey the wide range of solutions and gravitate to the best one.
Eric Schmidt
So what’s the point of it all?”“Seriously?” I asked. “Seriously? You’re asking me for the meaning of life? Isn’t that a little stereotypical?”“Well it’s a reasonable question,” you persisted.
Andy Weir
When privacy is criminalized, only criminals will have privacy.
Daniel Suarez
Nothing seems to tempt fate more than mentioning the possibility of something bad happening.
Donald G. Firesmith
He leaned towards me, and I did what any reasonable person would do when facing imminent death by being eaten alive. I screamed.
Donald G. Firesmith
They prefer their meals alive and terrified, for fear is their favorite sauce.
Donald G. Firesmith
As long as we’re comparing analogies,” Jack added, “how about this one? A person being chased by a bear doesn’t have to be able to run faster than the bear. He only has to be faster than his slowest companion. Driver picks. I’m going to catch up with the convoy, find a way to pass several of the cars, and not be last in line.
Donald G. Firesmith
Turns out even NASA can't improve on duct tape.
Andy Weir
WATNEY: Look! A pair of boobs! -> (.Y.).
Andy Weir
Problem is (follow me closely here, the science is pretty complicated), if I cut a hole in the Hab, the air won't stay inside anymore.
Andy Weir
The fewer moving parts, the better." "Exactly. No truer words were ever spoken in the context of engineering.
Christian Cantrell
How did I end up in this situation? I'm the district sales manager of a napkin factor. Why is my daughter in space?
Andy Weir
Log Entry: SOL 118My conversation with NASA about the Water Reclaimer was boring and riddled with technical details. So I'll paraphrase for you:Me: "This is obviously a clog. How about I take it apart and check the internal tubing?"NASA: (After about 5 hours of deliberation) "No. You'll fuck it up and die."So I took it apart.
Andy Weir
Turns out even NASA can't improve on duct tape.
Andy Weir
WATNEY: Look! A pair of boobs! -> (.Y.).
Andy Weir
Problem is (follow me closely here, the science is pretty complicated), if I cut a hole in the Hab, the air won't stay inside anymore.
Andy Weir
The fewer moving parts, the better." "Exactly. No truer words were ever spoken in the context of engineering.
Christian Cantrell
How did I end up in this situation? I'm the district sales manager of a napkin factor. Why is my daughter in space?
Andy Weir
Log Entry: SOL 118My conversation with NASA about the Water Reclaimer was boring and riddled with technical details. So I'll paraphrase for you:Me: "This is obviously a clog. How about I take it apart and check the internal tubing?"NASA: (After about 5 hours of deliberation) "No. You'll fuck it up and die."So I took it apart.
Andy Weir
Now we realize that time is our most valuable resource, and every minute we spend in one of these meetings just sitting there is time wasted.
Blake Ross
...creative output depends on creative input.
Robert C. Martin
A mind set in its ways is wasted. Don't do it.
Eric Schmidt
I'm calling it the Watney Triangle because after what I've been through, shit on Mars should be named after me.
Andy Weir
Talk is cheap. Show me the code.
Linus Torvalds
Actually, I was the very lowest ranked member of the crew. I would only be “in command” if I were the only remaining person.”What do you know? I’m in command
Andy Weir
If ruining the only religious icon I have leaves me vulnerable to Martian vampires, I'll have to risk it.
Andy Weir
As with most of life's problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.
Andy Weir