There has never been an unexpectedly short debugging period in the history of computers.
Interpretation
Debugging is often a lengthy and complex process, as issues in computer systems are rarely resolved quickly.
This quote highlights the challenges of debugging in computer science, suggesting that finding and fixing errors in software is rarely a straightforward and quick task. The statement serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in programming and the expectation that serious debugging is generally a time-consuming process.
In practice
In a software development team meeting, to set realistic expectations around timelines.
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