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Developer builds a functional programming language from a simple need
Original: Needed 1+1, built a functional programming language
A programmer has written a blog post describing how a simple task—figuring out 1+1—snowballed into building a full functional programming language. The post walks through the motivation and design decisions behind creating a new language from scratch. It is drawing attention on developer forums, where readers are discussing the project as a striking example of scope creep in software and the appeal of language design as a side project.
Why now: The unusual leap from a trivial calculation need to building an entire programming language is entertaining and relatable to developers.
Evidence
- Needed 1+1, built a functional programming language · birdculture · 150
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