Don’t develop in the dark; get out there and meet people. Programming is not just about how many lines you’ve written and what sort of fun tricks you’ve managed to employ. It’s about getting out there and sharing with fellow developers and making the connections and friendships that could save you down the line.

Die perfekte Zeit, aufzustehen.

Each language has its purpose, however humble. Each language expresses the Yin and Yang of software. Each language has its place within the Tao.

But do not program in COBOL if you can avoid it.