Hamming Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hamming.

Richard Wesley Hamming (1915-1998) was an American mathematician and computer scientist. He is known for his significant contributions to the field of coding theory and his pioneering work in the development of error detection and error correction codes. Hamming played a crucial role in the design of early computing systems, including creating the concept of the Hamming code, which paved the way for error detection and correction in various communication networks. Additionally, he contributed to computer architecture and operating systems. Hamming's work has had a lasting impact on information theory and digital communication systems.