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Re:A long expected update (probablistic programming langauge... by ericlippert on Wednesday November 30, 2022 @06:01PM (#33809260)
That's all very kind of you to say, thank you.

I have several times been offered the chance to teach a masters level course on compiler design but never had the time to develop it. After a bit of a break, maybe I'll give that more thought.

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Re:A long expected update (probablistic programming langauge... by bombcar on Wednesday November 30, 2022 @06:31PM (#33809600)
Perhaps we're now almost ready for the E language. ;)
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Re:A long expected update (probablistic programming langauge... by LeonB on Wednesday November 30, 2022 @09:40PM (#33811645)
Yes please!
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Re:A long expected update (probablistic programming langauge... by jez on Wednesday November 30, 2022 @11:48PM (#33812470)
If you do end up thinking about this seriously, I think the world could absolutely use a course looking at how to build compilers like APIs and how to build compilers that put IDE experiences first. Just about every college course prepares students for how to build batch compilers that do one thing and quit, with zero extension points.

If there was a course structured so as to teach compiler principles in a Roslyn way, I’d enroll today.

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Re:A long expected update (probablistic programming langauge... by obi1kenobi on Thursday December 01, 2022 @12:56AM (#33812869)
As always, please put self-care first. But if you ever end up developing a course or workshop on compiler design, I'll be the first person to sign up.

Your blog both inspired me to go into my current line of work and taught me so many of the skills I needed to succeed. I'm sad that so much of your and your colleagues' work is ultimately not going to reach its full potential. At the same time, I can't say I'm not excited that one of my favorite blogs is hopefully going to resume at some point in the future :)

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