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More likely Rob Pike doesn't believe programmers can comprehend the immense power of enumerated types.
by meddlepal 8y ago
More likely Rob Pike doesn't believe programmers can comprehend the immense power of enumerated types.
- nindalf 8y agoI disagree with the view that programming languages need to keep adding features to be successful. C has made only minor changes in the last few decades and seems to be going strong. I like that Go has taken a similar approach, prioritizing minimalism. This approach has led to a very different language with different set of trade-offs, even if they haven't pleased everyone. The alternative, taking the same approach as every other language, could lead to a monoculture. But I'm sure someone on the Go team will see your witty comment and rethink their approach entirely.
- ben0x539 8y agoI don't think anyone is arguing that programming languages need to _keep adding_ features. I don't even think anyone is arguing that Go isn't successful already. The argument is that the programming language should have the good features. Maybe that's an unwise stance, but it doesn't seem to be the one you're arguing against.