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> Lots of new languages come out that look like syntax level changes from an existing mainstream language. This is how lots of programming languages start, but
by kd5bjo 6y ago
> Lots of new languages come out that look like syntax level changes from an existing mainstream language.
This is how lots of programming languages start, but they then diverge over time: C++ started as C with some syntax sugar around structure definitions, and C# started as a reskin of Java. Over time, each has developed its own character and following.