1933 - 2020
Gerald Weinberg was an American computer scientist, software engineer, and author, known for his contributions to software development and systems thinking. He authored several influential books, including "The Psychology of Computer Programming," which explores the human aspects of software engineering. Weinberg was a prominent figure in the field of software engineering and was recognized for his insights into the complexities of programming and team dynamics.
If builders built buildings the way programmers wrote programs, then the first woodpecker that came along would destroy civilization.