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Re:Because It's Not Fun Enough: why languages fail by benj111 on Monday August 10, 2026 @09:21AM (#49243281)
So 2 languages are the same if they have the same syntax but 1 is interpreted, and not safe, whereas the other is compiled and safe?

Where one has a large library and runs on many platforms, and the other doesn't?

Where one behaves like PHP with respect to equality, and the other doesn't?

The closer metaphor is the handle. A saw handle may be ergonomic, that doesn't mean the quality of the blade is good, or even suitable for what you're trying to cut.

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Re:Because It's Not Fun Enough: why languages fail by purplemoonx on Monday August 10, 2026 @10:06AM (#49243877)
> compiled vs interpreted

Best rebuttal here - yeah didn't think of that obvious one!

I had a larger point about language idealism / putting code on a pedestal vs getting the job done but yeah, this crowd can't handle that lmao

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