The core challenge of programming is translating ambiguous human thought into precise computational logic, not just writing code.
Redis creator Salvatore Sanfilippo discusses why he would have chosen JavaScript over Lua for Redis scripting if MicroQuickJS existed in 2010.
AI is predicted to bring formal verification tools like Dafny and Verus into mainstream use, aided by LLMs making them more accessible.
A thoughtful comparison of the Go, Rust, and Zig programming languages, highlighting their shared lack of class-based OOP.
Explores how LLMs could lower the barrier to creating and adopting new programming languages by handling syntax and core concepts.
Explores the psychological barriers engineers face when evaluating programming languages outside their expertise, based on Steve Francia's insights.
Explores the journey and technical details of PHP's compile-time generics RFC, from a blog series to a comprehensive book.
Detailed comparison of Java and C# features including object initialization, casts, methods, and operator overloading.
A detailed technical comparison of Java and C# programming languages, focusing on high-level structural similarities and differences like namespaces and types.
A detailed comparison of modern C# and Java syntax features, including init-only properties, primary constructors, and pattern matching.
Explores the limitations of the Boolean type in programming and proposes a more expressive type system for logical expressions.
Explores the new Extension Members feature in C# 14, comparing it to traditional extension methods with practical code examples.
Martin Fowler argues that LLMs represent a fundamental shift in software development, comparable to the move from assembler to high-level languages.
A developer's criteria and research for choosing a new, unconventional programming language to learn for full-stack web development.
Overview of upcoming PHP 8.5 features, release date (Nov 2025), and current implementation status of new functions and language enhancements.
A developer reflects on rediscovering PC Scheme, his first Lisp environment from the 1990s, and how it shaped his programming journey.
An overview of TypeScript for JavaScript developers, explaining its syntax, how it runs, and IDE benefits.
Explores TypeScript enums: their functionality, practical use cases, and alternative approaches for developers.
A detailed history of .NET versions up to .NET 9, highlighting key C# features, release dates, and support policies.
Explores funding models for open source software, including foundations, donations, and venture capital, and their impact on sustainability.
