PL folks should go subscribe to ! It's focused on comparing design choices from a wide variety of different programming languages, with a particular focus on ergonomics and usability. It's really valuable stuff!
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For years, I've personally considered one of my main interests in programming languages to be ergonomics. But I haven't used the term (at least not often?) on my channel. I guess my interest stands out, anyway. And thanks for the kind words!
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No worries! It definitely shines through! You treat this stuff more like appreciating architecture and industrial design, rather than attempting to force it into a science. And I think that's important.
Leo White has some relevant thoughts on this here: signalsandthreads.com/language-desig.
Like I think there's definitely value in looking at usability studies and theoretical stuff (maybe ideas for future videos there?), but there's also plenty of room for appreciating programming languages from a perspective of aesthetics and beauty.
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In fact, more than plenty of room - I think there's a significant lack of people doing this in a public setting that reaches a wide audience. And that makes your stuff even more valuable!
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