[WikiEN-l] MediaWiki is getting a new programming language

[WJhonson at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/6/2009 3:54:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
usenet at tonal.clara.co.uk writes:


> Although the point could have been put more tactfully, I think the 
> salient point here is that "English-like" programming languages have 
> been tried before many times, and have (with the possible exception of 
> COBOL) consistently been rejected in favour of compact equation-like 
> languages.>>

-------------------------

Neil let me just point out in counter-point that the two longest-living 
third-generation langages, COBOL and BASIC are both still alive and well. 

Both use a most English-like foundation.


 Is Python more represented in want-ads ?  Most businesses still use older 
generation languages, regardless of what is being taught in university.

Will Johnson




**************
Looking for love this summer? Find it now on AOL Personals. 
(http://personals.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntuslove00000003)