New language from Microsoft. “It’s inspired by the...
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hundreds-father-404
04/22/2019, 8:29 PMNew language from Microsoft. “It’s inspired by the syntax of TypeScript, the semantics of ML and Node.js.” https://www.technotification.com/2019/04/microsoft-launches-bosque-programming-language.html
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bitter-piano-88933
04/22/2019, 8:48 PMI'm seeing a lot of hype around Bosque. But it seems like most of it is: "New Language From Microsoft". None of the articles are really painting a picture as to what sets Bosque apart.
bitter-piano-88933
04/22/2019, 8:49 PMTyped strings is kinda cool, but I feel like that exists in some form or other elsewhere ?
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hundreds-father-404
04/22/2019, 8:49 PMIt looks barely implemented
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bitter-piano-88933
04/22/2019, 8:50 PMRight! I mean, the more (languages) the merrier. But I feel like people are jumping onto this way to early ?
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hundreds-father-404
04/22/2019, 8:52 PMI mean, the more (languages) the merrier.Eh not sure I even agree with that. I’d rather see them contribute more to existing languages, unless like you say there’s a compelling reason those languages’ foundations aren’t good enough that we need to start from scratch and reinvent the wheel for 3rd party libraries, documentation, etc.
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bitter-piano-88933
04/22/2019, 8:53 PMVery, but there is something to be said with implementing novel ideas and sometimes established languages are not the right place for that.
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bitter-piano-88933
04/22/2019, 8:54 PMThat said I would love for said novel features to trickle back into more established languages as they've been battle tested in more experimental languages.
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