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tomatsu on March 5, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: Syntax is the last thing you should design

That's only true if you don't simply go with C-like syntax.

For example, Dart prioritized familiarity. They wanted to make it easier for people who already know JavaScript, C#, Java, or ActionScript.

JavaScript was also made to look somewhat like Java and they even put "Java" right in the name to make it look more appealing to the masses.

Creating completely new syntax is a very risky move which will always hinder adoption.

darfs on March 5, 2017 [–]

Sorry, i thought Java is in the category of "C-Like Languages"?

Maybe my teachers where wrong here. Possible.

tomatsu on March 5, 2017 | [–]

Java also uses C-like syntax.

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