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Specifically, she makes a strong case that consistent code pronunciation could benefit new programmers because vocalisation and subvocalisation are important parts of comprehension.
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i'm flabbergasted anyone subvocalizes when they read code. do you subvocalize when you read math or some other symbolic language?
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I haven't self-reflected enough to give a reliable answer, but I think I might subvocalise code or maths I'm stuck on sometimes, with grunts and gaps for things I don't pronounce.
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yeah, that's .... that's part of why i like single-letter variables in haskell sometimes, sometimes the feeling of "reading" feels like a hindrance -- not always tho, and i'm interested to reflect more on where and when that's the case
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Decoupling code from its specific representation? Yes! Yes! And yes!! (Do you have any references?)
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Do you have any links/names to some of this? Would be curious to check it out!
Neat, thanks!