The seven programming ur-languages (2021)

Re:The seven programming ur-languages (2021) by golf_mike on Thursday May 04, 2023 @02:06PM (#35819663)

So why is it called "ur"?

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Re:The seven programming ur-languages (2021) by vaylian on Thursday May 04, 2023 @03:24PM (#35820807)

Because most other languages descended from these early languages.

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Re:The seven programming ur-languages (2021) by golf_mike on Friday May 05, 2023 @01:57AM (#35825684)

Actually never heard that expression before. Thought I might not be in the know of some very obvious jargon. Turns out it was just plain English.

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Re:The seven programming ur-languages (2021) by thrill on Thursday May 04, 2023 @03:34PM (#35820943)

That's the essence of the conversation here, isn't it?

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Re:The seven programming ur-languages (2021) by golf_mike on Friday May 05, 2023 @01:55AM (#35825670)

I had never heard this expression before. I thought it was jargon. Thanks for your kind explanation :)

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Re:The seven programming ur-languages (2021) by pdevr on Friday May 05, 2023 @04:18PM (#35834635)

For those wondering, this is a common word used in the academia - you can check #3 here:

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