1. In any program, any error which can creep in will eventually do so.
2. Not until the program has been in production for at least six months will the most harmful error be discovered.
3. Any constants, limits, or timing formulas that appear in the computer manufacturer's literature should be treated as variables.
4. The most vital parameter in any subroutine stands the greatest chance of being left out of the calling sequence.
5. If only one compiler can be secured for a piece of hardware, the compilation times will be exorbitant.
6. If a test installation functions perfectly, all subsequent systems will malfunction.
7. If more than one person has programmed a malfunctioning routine, no one is at fault.

Sushil Louis

Last modified: Wed May 8 08:17:00 PDT 2002