Quote by Edsger Dijkstra

It is practically impossible to teach good programming to students that have had a prior exposure to BASIC: as potential programmers they are mentally mutilated beyond hope of regeneration.

It is practically impossible to teach good programming to st

Summary

This quote suggests that students who are already familiar with BASIC (a beginner-level programming language) are unlikely to become skilled programmers. It implies that their exposure to BASIC could hinder their ability to grasp more advanced programming concepts or methodologies. The quote uses strong language ("mentally mutilated") to emphasize the perceived detrimental impact of prior BASIC experience on the students' programming potential, suggesting that their programming abilities are irreparably damaged and cannot be improved.

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By Edsger Dijkstra

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