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I am supposing that the further back in time you go, the more likely it is that simplicity and performance would influence language and compiler design. As oppo

I am supposing that the further back in time you go, the more likely it is that simplicity and performance would influence language and compiler design. As opposed to developer experience. I think this can be supported by the fact that these fancy language features have been successfully implemented for decades and are only now showing up in mainstream languages.

masklinn 4y ago
> the more likely it is that simplicity and performance would influence language and compiler design. Neither "simplicity" nor "performance" were huge factors in Algol's design.
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