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d3ad1ysp0rk
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by d3ad1ysp0rk » Sun May 16, 2004 9:35 pm
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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tim
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by tim » Sun May 16, 2004 9:39 pm
uhh, I will agree it just sucks.
plain n simple
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by d3ad1ysp0rk » Sun May 16, 2004 9:43 pm
IT DOESNT HAVE LOOPS!! OR GOTOS!!!
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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by feyd » Sun May 16, 2004 9:44 pm
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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by d3ad1ysp0rk » Sun May 16, 2004 9:45 pm
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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by feyd » Sun May 16, 2004 9:47 pm
I'd consider it: lazy syntax parser, leading to lazy programmer.
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by tim » Mon May 17, 2004 5:14 pm
i just picture a fat guy with his belly hanging over the keyboard drinking beer
(hmmm is that me in 50 years?)