Dijkstra (2000), "Answers to questions from students of Software Engineering" (EWD 1305).
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It is not the task of the University to offer what society asks for, but to give what society needs.
— Edsger W. Dijkstra
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About Edsger W. Dijkstra
Edsger Wybe Dijkstra (11 May 1930 – 6 August 2002) was a Dutch computer scientist, mathematician, programmer, software engineer, and science essayist.
About Edsger W. Dijkstra
Edsger Wybe Dijkstra (11 May 1930 – 6 August 2002) was a Dutch computer scientist, mathematician, programmer, software engineer, and science essayist.
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