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Most modern languages already use Unicode for variable names and such. But why would you want to type a Unicode lte/gte character? I’m sure it’s not that hard o

• xigoi 3y ago
  Because readability is more important than writeability.
• eviks 3y ago
  Of course it can be easier since <= are a shifted char and a very far pinky char. Yes, you'd have to use a keyboard remapping tool to make it easier And the most basic reason is because a dedicated symbol looks much better (and doesn't break vertical alignment since it's one glyph)
• jeroenhd 3y ago
  > Most modern languages already use Unicode for variable names and such I've never actually thought about using comparative characters, but that actually makes a lot of sense. I think people will disagree if you use them, but there's no reason why you wouldn't be able to call a variable x≥y≤z…
• layer8 3y ago
  You could make “>“ a dead character that combines with “=“ to “≥”. Then it’s just as easy to type (at the price of a verbatim “>=“ becoming slightly harder to type).