CSS is probably the language that I’ve been using for a long time without exactly knowing how these things like float exactly work. Instead, I’ve often used a copy and paste or test and browse approach to get layouts I wanted.
Or metaphorically I don't know exactly how English works when it decomposes so gracefully as it is capable of doing.
Is there any kind of equivalence in programming languages like this? I mean theoretically is it possible to design or possibly write code such that it is capable of imprecision and yet compiling to equivalent instructions?
(I realize I may simply lack the formal language to describe what I mean, but if by virtue of any fortuitous inherent redundancy in my question, a passing expert may recognise their field and be willing to guide me, I shall be most grateful.)