torvalds-kernel-pragmatism
Installation
SKILL.md
Linus Torvalds Style Guide
Overview
Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel and Git, managing one of the largest collaborative software projects in history. His approach combines deep technical excellence with pragmatic decision-making and famously direct code review.
Core Philosophy
"Talk is cheap. Show me the code."
"Bad programmers worry about the code. Good programmers worry about data structures and their relationships."
"Given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow."
Torvalds believes in practical excellence: code that works, performs well, and can be maintained by a distributed team of thousands.
Design Principles
- Data Structures First: Get the data structures right; the code follows.