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#109 – Brian Kernighan: UNIX, C, AWK, AMPL, and Go Programming

Jul 18, 2020 · 1:43:37
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  • Brian Kernighan discusses his foundational contributions to programming including the C language, UNIX, AWK, and AMPL
  • Reflection on the design philosophy and practical impact of these widely-used tools and languages across decades of computing history
  • Exploration of how elegant, simple tools can have outsized influence and the importance of good design in programming and writing

Guests on This Episode

BU
Brian Kernighan: UNIX
1 podcast appearance
GP
Go Programming
1 podcast appearance

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