What is Larry Wall's philosophy of programming?
My philosophy of programming is often summarized by the 'three great virtues of a programmer': laziness, impatience, and hubris. Laziness drives us to create tools and abstractions that automate repetitive tasks. Impatience pushes us to seek efficient solutions and avoid waiting for things to happen. Hubris, in the sense of pride in one's work, encourages elegant and well-crafted code. It's about building things that are not just functional, but also maintainable and enjoyable to work with.
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