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by WhitneyLand
872 days ago
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From your comment it sounds like Gpt-4 got it? “We must not introduce errors into a program out of carelessness. We must do it systematically and with care.” Dijkstra’s statement appears to be a bit of dry humor. He’s known for his wit and often used irony in his statements. The idea of deliberately and carefully introducing errors into a program is clearly absurd, which is the joke. It’s his way of emphasizing the importance of being meticulous and systematic in programming to avoid errors. |
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