“A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming is not worth knowing.”

— Niklaus Wirth

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About Niklaus Wirth

Computer Scientist • Swiss

Niklaus Emil Wirth was a pioneering Swiss computer scientist. He is best known for designing several influential programming languages, including Pascal, Euler, Algol W, Modula, and Oberon. His work emphasized...

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