“Premature optimization is the root of all evil.”
―
―
“Like so many things in software, MVC was invented by Smalltalkers in the seventies. Lispers probably claim they came up with it in the sixties but didn't bother writing it down.”
― Game Programming Patterns
― Game Programming Patterns
“Programming, it turns out, is hard. The fundamental rules are typically simple and clear. But programs built on top of these rules tend to become complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity. You’re building your own maze, in a way, and you might just get lost in it.”
―
―
“Programmers are not mathematicians, no matter how much we wish and wish for it.”
―
―
Alim’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Alim’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Alim
Lists liked by Alim














