Re: What attributes of a programming language simplify its implementation?

Christopher F Clark <christopher.f.clark@compiler-resources.com>
Sun, 2 Oct 2022 01:21:48 +0100

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From: Christopher F Clark <christopher.f.clark@compiler-resources.com>
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Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2022 01:21:48 +0100
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Posted-Date: 01 Oct 2022 21:36:51 EDT

I absolutely agree with Martin Ward's response:


> it is a classic example of optimizing the wrong thing.


While, as he says, it might be useful in simplifying an assignment in a
course where you are trying to teach the fundamentals, it is the wrong
answer for just about any other usage. Even for something throwaway one is
doing for oneself it is probably the wrong approach. Those throwaway
things often live longer than expected and are used far wider. You are
trading a moments convenience for a lifetime of pain and regret.


As one of my mentors said, "I can get you something real fast if the answer
doesn't have to be right". It can be easy to get also.


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