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gave birth to the assembler.</p>
<p>The assembler gave birth to the compiler.  Now there are ten<br />
thousand languages.</p>
<p>Each language has its purpose, however humble.  Each<br />
language expresses the Yin and Yang of software.  Each<br />
language has its place within the Tao.</p>
<p>But do not program in COBOL if you can avoid it.</p>
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