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Re:Green vs. Brown Programming Languages by bradleyjg on Thursday April 22, 2021 @06:17PM (#26908829)
I think this is probably selection effects rather than language features. Easier languages disproportionately attract weaker programmers.
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Re:Green vs. Brown Programming Languages by Too on Saturday April 24, 2021 @01:19AM (#26922453)
Likely both. Duct tape is easy to learn, but it's not a good tool to use when building a house. Due to properties of the tool, not because it attracts bad carpenters preferring to use duct tape.

Combine both these factors and you have a real amplified problem on your hands.

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Re:Green vs. Brown Programming Languages by mayama on Thursday April 22, 2021 @11:26PM (#26910680)
Easier languages tend to get popular easier as well, which lends itself to companies being able to hire more.
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