Dennis Ritchie Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dennis Ritchie.

Dennis Ritchie (1941-2011) was an American computer scientist widely known for his pivotal role in the development of the C programming language and the Unix operating system. He began his career at Bell Labs, where he collaborated with Ken Thompson in creating Unix, fundamentally transforming the world of computing. Ritchie's most significant contribution was the development of the C programming language, which became one of the most widely used programming languages globally. His remarkable work laid the foundation for modern computing and programming, influencing generations of programmers and shaping the digital landscape we know today.