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d3ad1ysp0rk
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Let's talk about how much it sucks (or, if you have a valid opinion on why it's a decent language, PLEASE share it!). I'm at my wits end rethinking normal syntax with this retarded language.

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System.out.println(g+c);
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(+ g c)

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System.out.println((g+c)*(g-c));
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(*(+ g c) (- g c));
ahhh!! :cry:

lol
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Post by tim »

uhh, I will agree it just sucks.

plain n simple

8O
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Post by d3ad1ysp0rk »

IT DOESNT HAVE LOOPS!! OR GOTOS!!!

:cry:

It basically says "You can do the same thing with recursive functions, even though it will take 5 more lines! yay!"
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Post by feyd »

the second looks like inverse polish notation.. or something.. HP calculators use it.. it's very easy for the computer to handle.. although barely readable by humans. :)
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Post by d3ad1ysp0rk »

exactly, scheme is a more primative language, meaning it's faster in theory, but in real world applications, it probably isnt..
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I'd consider it: lazy syntax parser, leading to lazy programmer.
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Post by tim »

i just picture a fat guy with his belly hanging over the keyboard drinking beer

(hmmm is that me in 50 years?)

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