I recall a similar statement from Ed Yourdon in one of his books (90's?)

EvanAnderson · 2026-03-18T18:05:14 1773857114

The article makes reference to Fred Brooks and "The Mythical Man Month", but doesn't make a direct quote. The quote I'd have referenced is:

"Show me your flowchart and conceal your tables, and I shall continue to be mystified. Show me your tables, and I won't usually need your flowchart; it'll be obvious." -- Fred Brooks, The Mythical Man Month (1975)