Charles Simonyi

Really good programs live forever.

What is programming? Some people call it a science, some people call it an art, some people call it a skill. I think it has aspects of all three.

I think the best way to supervise is by personal example and by frequent code reviews.

The efficiency of the code decreases with an increase in the number of people working on the program. The most efficient programs are written by a single person.

I’ll bet you that from ten feet away I can tell if a program is bad. I might not guarantee that it is good, but if it looks bad from ten feet, I can guarantee you that it wasn’t written with care.