On 3/15/2015 7:46 AM, Sativa wrote:
Um, This is wrong. You already have simple languages. People are not going to
choose D no matter how much you dumb it down. What sets D apart is it's advanced
features... remove them or stop such enhancements and it won't be able to
compete with any other language.
In fact, the opposite thinking should be true. Add the most advanced feature
rich set to D and then nothing will be able to compete with it. If, on top of
that, you don't force someone to use them then you have the best of both
words(power when you need it and simple when you don't).
What I mean is anyone can invent something complicated. It takes genius to find
the underlying simplicity that is just as (or more) powerful. We should always
be looking for the latter.
> There's reasons why people by luxury cars. D is like an Cadillac and Go is
like
> a volt. If you turn D in a volt then what will people buy that like
Cadillac's?
> (Someone will create a new language trying to make a Cadillac and the whole
> process starts over...)
I like the analogy of D being a fully equipped machine shop, as opposed to a
collection of basic hand tools.
When I was younger it was hard working on my car, because I could not afford the
right tools. So I made do with whatever was available. The results were lots of
scrapes and bruises, much time invested, and rather crappy repairs. Now I can
buy the right tools, and boy what a difference that makes! I can get
professional quality results with little effort.
(Ever try to install an engine without a proper hoist? Yowsa!)
