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> But why? > Mainly because if we make Rockstar a real (and completely pointless) programming language, then recruiters and hiring managers won't be able to ta
by laumars 8y ago
> But why?
> Mainly because if we make Rockstar a real (and completely pointless) programming language, then recruiters and hiring managers won't be able to talk about 'rockstar developers' any more.
> Also 'cos it's kinda fun and any language based on the idea of compiling Meatloaf lyrics has to be worth a look, right?
> Also we can make stickers. Who doesn't want a sticker on their laptop saying 'CERTIFIED ROCKSTAR DEVELOPER'?
They had me at the recruiters point. And honestly I've heard a lot worse reasons for more serious languages.
- qznc 8y agoMaybe we should create more languages called Agile, Senior, Expert, Lead, Ninja, 1 Mio Dollar, Ivy League, Full Stack, etc
- cdancette 8y agoAnd '10 x'
- philipov 8y agoFull Stack, a language where the only data type is a stack.
- colejohnson66 8y agoWe just need someone to make a derivative of Forth.