Talking about programming languages is challenging when you’re “just” a user. The most substantive discussions about programming languages (PLs) typically require deep knowledge of PL theory, something most of us don’t have. However, once a language moves beyond academia and gains a user base in common programming domains, it becomes a product. And like any product, users have the right to discuss it without deep technical knowledge. While we can discuss languages without PL theory knmowledge, we should do so thoughtfully, not just to respect language developers, but to better understand the nuances that benefit us as developers.…

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