Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Book order
This computer scientist is renowned for his fundamental contributions to the development of programming languages. His work profoundly shaped how we think about software and introduced essential concepts to the field. Notably, his influential argument against the use of the GO TO statement popularized the phrase 'considered harmful' within computer science discussions.
- 1988
- 1982
Selected Writings on Computing: A personal Perspective
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The narrative reflects on a transformative period beginning in 1973, marked by the author's shift from a collaborative university environment to a solitary research routine. This solitude heightened the significance of written communication, leading to the creation of the "EWD series," a collection of scientific correspondence facilitated by copiers. The author initially felt uneasy about publishing selections from this series but gradually embraced the idea, emphasizing the importance of variety and representation in the chosen works.
