Alan Kay on Dijkstra

Why it was recommended

Not advocating Alan Kay's view on Dijkstra here, but his answer to this is still very funny

Jokeelcapitan · Original2016-01

What it covers

A short clip of Alan Kay commenting on Edsger Dijkstra in a humorous, pointed way. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

vermilyer

Length

2 min 39 sec

Year

2011

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