I would like to find all the available information on the origin of the quote "premature optimization is the root of all evil." I'd like to know as accurately as possible from the historical record a) where it originated, b) who originated it, c) what the circumstances were that precipitated its origination, and d) what the originator was trying to convey by the phrase. I would like as many specifics as possible, including a chronology of any important people or events that lead up to the origination of the phrase. If there are any conflicting stories, lies, exaggerations, miscommunications, or mistakes underlying any aspect of the origination, I would like them enumerated. All of this will be used in a scholarly context so everything must be properly sourced and cited.

As you do your work, please maintain a sequential bullet-point log of notable discoveries (relevant documents, personalities, events, institutions). This should reflect the research and discovery process, and is expected not to reflect final synthesized answers. This should be manifested as a lightly styled HTML file for easy viewing and sharing with others.

Separate from the log, please produce a comprehensive synthesized report of all the findings with respect to the research goals stated above. This should be a synoptic final view, rather than a view documenting the sequence of your discoveries. This again should be a lightly styled HTML file.

Take as much time as you want and do not stop working until you feel you have run out of sources to explore. The output artifacts will be used as-is once you produce them.

