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There's only one trick in software, and that is using a piece of software that's already been written.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leverage existing software to save time and effort in development.
Bill Gates emphasizes the importance of utilizing pre-existing software solutions rather than reinventing the wheel. This highlights the efficiency and innovation in building upon the work that others have done, allowing individuals and organizations to focus on creating new value without starting from scratch.
Themes
SoftwareInnovationTechnologyEfficiencyDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech workshop, this quote can inspire developers to explore existing libraries before coding from scratch.
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