The single biggest problem that arises from the big gap between apocalypses isn't loss of momentum, or ridicule from other language groups, or the ever-hovering "it'll never get done" contingent. I could only wish. No, the big problem is the rebirth of Threads That Will Not Die on perl6-language, rising from the slightly damp outline of the horse pounded into the pavement. (Important safety tip--never name anything from genus Equus "Phoenix")
This time it's hash/array notation, though I have no idea why anyone bothers, since Larry's been blazingly clear in the past. It's not even really self-indulgent clueless wanking, no matter how tempting it is to characterize it as such, since those involved really and truly believe it's a good idea, and for reasons unknown just haven't noticed that the topic isn't open for change. Or maybe they hope against hope that it really is. (No, though, it isn't)
Reading through perl6-language, it's no wonder that a fair chunk of the outside world thinks perl 6 will be a horrid train-wreck. If perl was really going to be a committee-designed language, all indications are it'd make PL/I look like a model of intelligent restraint.
Posted by Dan at January 30, 2003 01:51 PM | TrackBack (0)Hey, at least it's quietened down a little (huge lot) since then. To the point where it's barely worth summarizing.
Posted by: Piers Cawley at February 26, 2003 06:00 AM