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02/17/2008succinctnesssuccinctness
02/17/2008hmmsuccinctness
02/17/2008investmentsuccinctness
02/17/2008languagessuccinctness
02/17/2008but...succinctness
02/17/2008oopssuccinctness
02/18/2008ohhhsuccinctness
02/18/2008hmmmsuccinctness
02/18/2008oopssuccinctness
02/18/2008if only...succinctness
02/18/2008worksuccinctness
02/10/2008benefits of "tagging"Announcement: Genyris Language
01/28/2008With F# you can generateVM's... What's the best?
01/28/2008There's an F# exension toVM's... What's the best?
01/23/2008Even a cursory reading ofHow useful is reflection, anyway?
01/11/2008or...Io
01/08/2008not sureIo
01/08/2008I see. I think I was justIo
01/07/2008The Land of the TerminalThe Land of the Terminal
01/08/2008not exactlyThe Land of the Terminal
01/08/2008summationThe Land of the Terminal
01/08/2008Yes, that's mostly what I'mThe Land of the Terminal
01/08/20081. What we call "text" isThe Land of the Terminal
01/09/2008Careful, assumptions areThe Land of the Terminal
01/08/2008To quote Spiderman, "withProtium ..
02/16/2008superset"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/16/2008meh"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/17/2008oops"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/17/2008ok"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/17/2008the easiest way"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/17/2008That is the difficult part."Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/17/2008"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/17/2008???"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
02/17/2008not sure"Practical" advantages of lazy evaluation
05/20/2007factorialSocial Processes and Proofs of Theorems and Programs
05/22/2007Presumably one could do itHow to make the static represent the dynamic?
11/03/2006??Code generation vs. dynamic/introspective languages
11/03/2006ummCode generation vs. dynamic/introspective languages
11/03/2006oopsCode generation vs. dynamic/introspective languages
11/03/2006blocksCode generation vs. dynamic/introspective languages
10/16/2006"impossible"Block-scope
10/05/2006understandingcall by ? and mental models
10/03/2006whyRelationship between access modifiers and type
10/03/2006seems likeRelationship between access modifiers and type
10/03/2006where...Tim Bray: Dynamic-Language IDEs
10/04/2006ahTim Bray: Dynamic-Language IDEs
10/03/2006The solution, of course, isTim Bray: Dynamic-Language IDEs
10/03/2006or...Tim Bray: Dynamic-Language IDEs
09/27/2006A lot of research besidesDesigning a Programming Textbook
09/23/2006strong static dynamic typing?SSA + Type Inference = "Compile time" dynamic typing, "runtime" static typing?
08/26/2006possibleMulti-Stage Languages
08/27/2006Keep in mind there's nothingunchecked exceptions are like runtime type checking?
08/27/2006Yes and Nounchecked exceptions are like runtime type checking?
08/27/2006Yes, but...unchecked exceptions are like runtime type checking?
08/27/2006Not by my definitions ofunchecked exceptions are like runtime type checking?
08/27/2006Interestingunchecked exceptions are like runtime type checking?
08/24/2006it seems..."Language Oriented Programming" Meta Programming System
08/27/2006Ah, that makes sense."Language Oriented Programming" Meta Programming System
08/20/2006...Closures for Java or money back
08/09/2006not necessarily pertitentLisp Lovers, how would you fix Lisp or bring it up to date?
08/09/2006The OP gave an example ofLisp Lovers, how would you fix Lisp or bring it up to date?
08/07/2006automatic theorem provingautomatic theorem proving
08/07/2006I'd phrase it this way: youautomatic theorem proving
08/08/2006okautomatic theorem proving
07/18/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Oh, I see. In that case, youAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006almostAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006trueAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006An example would beAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006also correctAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006deceptiveAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006partly true, but...Advantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006misunderstandingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006the problemAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006not reallyAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006differenceAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006I believe I mentionedAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006That is correct. You'd endAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006nothing to do...Advantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Yeah, my mistake, thatAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006elaborationAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006I'm afraid I don't reallyAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006definedAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006okAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006This entire thread is aboutAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Actually, this is anAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/18/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/19/2006Advantages of Soft TypingAdvantages of Soft Typing
07/14/2006goodOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/14/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/14/2006One such parameter is thatOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/14/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006Well, you always have to useOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006Isn't OCaml's equivalent ofOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006Ok, I see what you'reOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006Well, you're somewhatOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/16/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006"Implicit downcasting"OOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006you're...OOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/15/2006Soft type systems draw anOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/16/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/16/2006Yes, that's exactly what IOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/16/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006This discussion is reallyOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006On the surface, this looksOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006OOP Parallel class hierarchiesOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006No, I meant how did she knowOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/18/2006Fixed.OOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/16/2006I've already talked aboutOOP Parallel class hierarchies
07/05/2006smalltalkDSLs and operator associativity/precedence
07/09/2006DSLs and operator associativity/precedenceDSLs and operator associativity/precedence
07/10/2006DSLs and operator associativity/precedenceDSLs and operator associativity/precedence
07/10/2006That's true, but having noDSLs and operator associativity/precedence
07/04/2006You forgot about semantics.Lexical structure of scripting languages
07/01/2006Either that, or useOxymoronic? "Safety-critical development guidelines for real-time Java"
06/27/2006InterestingArticle: Exploring Cocoa with F-Script
06/27/2006okArticle: Exploring Cocoa with F-Script
06/27/2006Ok. That seems kind ofArticle: Exploring Cocoa with F-Script
06/29/2006I supposeArticle: Exploring Cocoa with F-Script
06/23/2006Petition for adding garbage collection to C++.Petition for adding garbage collection to C++.
06/27/2006Performance is generally anPetition for adding garbage collection to C++.
06/27/2006eh?Petition for adding garbage collection to C++.
06/28/2006Yes, I meant multiplePetition for adding garbage collection to C++.
06/25/2006I have to agree with Dave.Petition for adding garbage collection to C++.
06/22/2006Actually, embedded scriptingWhat are the real benefits of FP?
06/16/2006The OO barrierThe OO barrier
06/17/2006The OO barrierThe OO barrier
06/17/2006The OO barrierThe OO barrier
06/17/2006For meaningful discussion,The OO barrier
06/17/2006The OO barrierThe OO barrier
06/17/2006What do you mean byThe OO barrier
06/17/2006Oh, I see. In that case,The OO barrier
06/17/2006You could do it that way,The OO barrier
06/20/2006What does state have to doThe OO barrier
06/21/2006The OO barrierThe OO barrier
06/20/2006What craziness are youThe OO barrier
06/20/2006Oh, thanks.The OO barrier
06/17/2006That's true for smalltalk'sThe OO barrier
06/19/2006The OO barrierThe OO barrier
06/20/2006So? You think you'll be ableThe OO barrier
06/16/2006Why only 'minimal' languagesWhy only 'minimal' languages
06/16/2006Why only 'minimal' languagesWhy only 'minimal' languages
06/16/2006Why only 'minimal' languagesWhy only 'minimal' languages
06/17/2006What do you mean byWhy only 'minimal' languages
06/18/2006I've done a lot ofWhy only 'minimal' languages
06/14/2006defineA thought on the design of new low-level languages...
06/14/2006A thought on the design of new low-level languages...A thought on the design of new low-level languages...
06/10/2006Human Factors Research On Programming Language SyntaxHuman Factors Research On Programming Language Syntax
06/11/2006I've seen it, but I'm notHuman Factors Research On Programming Language Syntax
06/10/2006A Brief History of ScalaA Brief History of Scala
06/11/2006First-class modules areA Brief History of Scala
06/07/2006Why do you need both of themWhat is covariant signature transformation?
06/01/2006heheType checking and logical errors
06/01/2006I wasn't speaking aboutType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006Sort of. Warning at compileType checking and logical errors
06/01/2006Type checking and logical errorsType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006Ah, I see. Clever. WhatType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006What about somethingType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006Which can ensure thatType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006Or, if you don't care aboutType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006There is no value of aType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006Type checking and logical errorsType checking and logical errors
06/03/2006Type checking and logical errorsType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006Type checking and logical errorsType checking and logical errors
06/02/2006What? I'm confused--I'mType checking and logical errors
05/30/2006Type inference for PythonType inference for Python
05/29/2006not quiteBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006purityBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006The point, of course, isBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/01/2006Though the inferencer canBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/01/2006Whoops. My mistake, I meantBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/03/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/03/2006Sort of. It does showBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/04/2006You look at how it's used?Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/04/2006Wait, what?Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/04/2006Future-proofing? Tell me,Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/04/2006Intent includes programmerBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
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06/04/2006and you've totallyBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/04/2006The semantics are in myBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
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06/04/2006I guess this is the closestBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/05/2006The code example actualBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/06/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/06/2006Aye. Unfortunately, I'm moreBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/06/2006Actually, I already have anBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
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06/06/2006Well, your shape exampleBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/06/2006The discussion was aboutBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/06/2006I've no idea what varianceBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/07/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/07/2006An array (iterable), if youBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/07/2006What do you mean?Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/07/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/07/2006Nope.Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006It seems to me that you'reBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006hehBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
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05/29/2006eh?Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006At this point, you'veBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006what?Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/30/2006curiousBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/30/2006perspectiveBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
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06/03/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/06/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/06/2006At which point the compilerBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/30/2006Dynamic typing doesn't getBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006Type inference is only partBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006That's somewhat irrelevant,Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006I'd rather just keep theBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
05/29/2006That's merely because of C'sBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/02/2006Buried Treasure - No Fluff Just StuffBuried Treasure - No Fluff Just Stuff
06/02/2006??Multidimensional Virtual Classes
06/03/2006Oh, I get it. Thanks for theMultidimensional Virtual Classes
07/18/2006The Next Mainstream Programming LanguagesThe Next Mainstream Programming Languages
08/26/2006complicatedApple: procedural -> OO -> AOP -> advanced procedural
08/27/2006Apple: procedural -> OO -> AOP -> advanced proceduralApple: procedural -> OO -> AOP -> advanced procedural
06/04/2006Let's make a programming language!Let's make a programming language!
06/04/2006I know. What I'm saying isLet's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Depends on what yourLet's make a programming language!
06/04/2006No, I understand thatLet's make a programming language!
06/04/2006You're describing partialLet's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Is it? Oh, my mistake.Let's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Let's make a programming language!Let's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Let's make a programming language!Let's make a programming language!
06/05/2006This isn't correct inLet's make a programming language!
06/05/2006I'm not sure about "most ofLet's make a programming language!
06/05/2006I'm not sure what you meanLet's make a programming language!
06/05/2006How about something likeLet's make a programming language!
06/05/2006Let's make a programming language!Let's make a programming language!
06/07/2006If you'd like, I can updateLet's make a programming language!
06/08/2006Actually, nevermind. TheLet's make a programming language!
06/07/2006hehLet's make a programming language!
06/05/2006Considering 'until' is aLet's make a programming language!
06/04/2006What did you describe? AllLet's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Macros are overboard for 99%Let's make a programming language!
06/04/2006See my reply to Anton.Let's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Could you elaborate? I'mLet's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Let's make a programming language!Let's make a programming language!
06/04/2006Let's make a programming language!Let's make a programming language!

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