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The fundamental theorem of software engineering (FTSE) is a term originated by Andrew Koenig to describe a remark by Butler Lampson [1] attributed to David J. Wheeler: [2] "We can solve any problem by introducing an extra level of indirection."
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1. “The future depends on what we do in the present.” 2. “It’s easy to stand in the crowd but it takes courage to stand alone.” 3. “Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the ...
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Warren Buffett’s plan to tie Congress members’ reelection to the nation’s deficit levels represents a unique approach to address America’s persistent debt problem.