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What programming languages contain a built-in imaginary data type?
Awarded Feb 3 at 17:21
What are pros and cons of return type deduction?
Awarded Dec 16, 2023 at 22:35
How does the map function work in stack-based languages?
Awarded Nov 14, 2023 at 11:03
Typeclasses, traits, interfaces, protocols: is there any consistent terminology?
Awarded Aug 29, 2023 at 18:43
How should I read type system notation?
Awarded Aug 13, 2023 at 3:12
Options of the relationship between classes and constructors
Awarded Aug 2, 2023 at 7:09
I want to make breaking changes to my language, what techniques exist to allow a smooth transition of the ecosystem?
Awarded Jul 14, 2023 at 3:17
What are the advantages/disadvantages of making every class an instance of an Object superclass?
Awarded Jul 11, 2023 at 4:03
What are the advantages and disadvantages of extension methods?
Awarded Jul 8, 2023 at 3:26
What are the pros and cons of allowing keywords to be abbreviated?
Awarded Jul 4, 2023 at 7:25
How can we define a denotational semantics for recursive functions?
Awarded Jul 4, 2023 at 0:52
What should be included in error messages?
Awarded Jun 30, 2023 at 17:35
What are the alternatives to classic ad hoc function overloading?
Awarded Jun 22, 2023 at 21:41
Why do many programming languages use parentheses `()` for function definitions and calls?
Awarded Jun 18, 2023 at 16:19
Relative precedence of let and if expressions
Awarded Jun 11, 2023 at 12:18
What syntax could infix method calls use?
Awarded May 30, 2023 at 3:27
Compile-time reference resolution across Java-like packages
Awarded May 27, 2023 at 23:57
How to dynamically dispatch extension methods?
Awarded May 25, 2023 at 1:50
What alternatives are there for C/C++ assignment operator (=) and equality operators (==) syntax?
Awarded May 22, 2023 at 2:55
How can switch statements with sparse cases be compiled?
Awarded May 20, 2023 at 23:42
What are some syntax options for iterating over arrays?
Awarded May 19, 2023 at 23:40
What design strategies matter for new languages seeking long-term, widespread adoption when approaching a problem-domain with existing languages?
Awarded May 19, 2023 at 9:26
What are the run-time implications of gradual typing?
Awarded May 19, 2023 at 3:27
Why would a language have a concept of undefined behavior instead of raising an error?
Awarded May 18, 2023 at 14:46
Should my language distinguish between single- and double-quoted literals?
Awarded May 17, 2023 at 16:05
How should programming languages handle updates to Unicode?
Awarded May 16, 2023 at 20:50