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Wietse Venema

When I write software, I know that it will fail, either due to my own mistake, or due to some other cause.

Computers

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The author acknowledges that errors are inevitable in software development, whether caused by their own errors or external factors. This mindset reflects an acceptance that perfect software is impossible and prepares the writer to handle failures.

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