Brendan Eich

Software Engineer American Born 1961 (age 65)

Created JavaScript programming language for web browsers.

377 quotes

"JavaScript was never meant to be a perfect language, it was meant to be a fun language."
Technology
"The web is not just text anymore. It's images, it's video, it's interactive content."
Technology
"Programming is about problem solving, not about the language you use."
Work
"Innovation happens when you give people the tools and get out of their way."
Creativity
"The most important thing in software is not the code, it's the people writing it."
Leadership
"Every language has its quirks, and that's what makes programming interesting."
Philosophy
"Open standards are the foundation of a free and open web."
Freedom
"Success in tech comes from persistence and willingness to learn."
Success
"The internet changed everything, and we're still just getting started."
Change
"Code is poetry written for machines and humans alike."
Art
"Collaboration beats competition when building great things."
Friendship
"Fear of failure is the biggest obstacle to innovation."
Fear
"Every bug is a learning opportunity."
Education
"The future belongs to those who can adapt quickly."
Change
"Passion for your work is what drives excellence."
Motivation
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication in design."
Wisdom
"Progress requires courage to challenge the status quo."
Courage
"Community is the heart of open source."
Friendship
"Technologies come and go, but principles endure."
Time
"Patience with complexity leads to elegant solutions."
Patience
"The power of the web lies in its universality."
Power
"Great minds collaborate to create greater things."
Creativity
"Freedom in technology means freedom in choice."
Freedom
"Knowledge is not about memorization, it's about understanding."
Knowledge
"Every decision in code has consequences."
Wisdom
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
Dreams
"Happiness comes from doing work that matters."
Happiness
"Truth in programming is verified by execution."
Truth
"Hope for the web lies in inclusive design."
Hope
"Strength comes from diverse perspectives."
Strength