> Where terseness was favored over readability That's like saying that |||| is more readable than 4. Yes, it does take some time to learn the symbols. (I'm not

> Where terseness was favored over readability That's like saying that |||| is more readable than 4. Yes, it does take some time to learn the symbols. (I'm not sure what you mean about being incompatible with autocomplete?) > Why use a miniature vocabulary of symbols when you can use English? Why do you assume that English is going to be easier? Heck, even for a native English speaker not familiar with programming, √() is going to be easier to understand than sqrt() ! What would you say if you had to work on a code of Russian origin, would you prefer α or альфа ? > It's difficult to type up. Depends on your keyboard layout... http://norme-azerty.fr http://norme-azerty.fr (Greek letters are accessible from AltGr+G.)