Phil Wadler's Newer-than-new "Links" Web Programming Language
As I mentioned last February when I started it, I have another weblog that's only visible inside the intranet where I work. That weblog's name is Pyscerocha, named after the five programming languages Python, Scala, Erlang, OCaml, and Haskell.
Last week, a discussion started at Lambda the Ultimate Weblog, about the new (actually, vaporware at the moment) Links programming language that prominent researcher Phil Wadler has sketched out. I found it amusing that the Links intro (PDF) came so close to mentioning all five of the Pyscerocha languages, only missing the "OCa" part of OCaml. (I.e., he does mention ML.)
Tim Sweeney wrote
This announcement perhaps marks one of the major events in programming language history, which go on to shape the field for decades to come. It's wonderful to see Philip Wadler at the center of this effort; he is one of the few who have the broad experience and credibility to make it a success.
I certainly agree with the second half of that. As to the first, could be accurate, could be a wee bit hyperbolic. We'll see. I'd sure prefer that it turn out to be accurate.
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