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The way to be successful in the software world is to come up with breakthrough software, and so whether it's Microsoft Office or Windows, its pushing that forward. New ideas, surprising the marketplace, so good engineering and good business are one in the same.
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What this quote means
Success in software comes from innovative ideas and strong engineering.
Bill Gates emphasizes that the key to achieving success in the software industry lies in creating groundbreaking software. By combining innovative concepts with excellent engineering practices, companies can surprise the market and achieve both business success and technological advancement.
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SuccessSoftwareInnovationEngineeringBusiness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire software developers during a team meeting focused on brainstorming new project ideas.
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