You manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership.
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To me programming is more than an important practical art. It is also a gigantic undertaking in the foundations of knowledge.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Programming is not just a skill, but a profound exploration of knowledge.
Grace Hopper's quote highlights the dual nature of programming as both a practical skill and a deeper intellectual pursuit. She emphasizes that programming goes beyond mere technical ability; it is a vast and significant endeavor that contributes to the foundational understanding of knowledge itself.
Themes
ProgrammingKnowledgeArtTechnologyFoundation
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a tech conference could use this quote to emphasize the importance of programming in modern society.
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