Quote by Dave Parnas

As a rule, software systems do not work well until they have been used, and have failed repeatedly, in real applications.

As a rule, software systems do not work well until they have

Summary

This quote suggests that software systems typically do not perform effectively until they have been put into use and have encountered failures in real-world scenarios. It implies that real-life application and the subsequent identification and rectification of errors and shortcomings are crucial for improving and refining software systems. Only through this iterative process of experiencing failures, learning from them, and making necessary adjustments can software systems evolve to be successful and efficient.

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