Coding languages receive their names from a variety of sources, such as:
- Inventor's Name
- Descriptive Names
- Acronyms
- Inspiration from Existing Languages
- Historical or Cultural References
- Functional Descriptions
Unravelling the stories behind coding languages is fun! It unveils the human stories, ignites curiosity, and adds an another dash of creativity and playfulness to the world of coding. In your opinion, what's the coolest coding language moniker of all time? Why?
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It seems to me that so far none cited Monicelli, after the director of Amici Miei. You program using the nonsense expressions used in the movie.
How about LIPS
Scheme based powerful lisp interpreter in JavaScript
LIPS is a powerful Scheme-based, Lisp language written in JavaScript It is based on the Scheme dialect of lisp and the R5RS/R7RS specifications. It has extensions to make it easier to interact with JavaScript and extend the language. It work both in the browser and with Node.js.
The aim of the project is to support full R7RS specification and be compatible with Scheme programming language.
The name is a recursive acronym which stands for LIPS Is Pretty Simple.
Demo
Web REPL Demo
Features
Installation
To install you can use npm (or yarn)
NOTE: The version that is on NPM is…
BASIC
It's neat, it's basic.
PS. I know I'm late to this party 😅
The "coolest" coding language name is subjective and can vary from person to person. However, here are a few coding language names that are often considered interesting or unique:
Python: Known for its simplicity and readability, the name "Python" has a cool and intriguing association with the snake species.
Ruby: The name "Ruby" evokes a sense of elegance and beauty, making it an attractive choice for some developers.
JavaScript: With "Java" in its name, JavaScript carries a sense of familiarity and popularity. It is widely used for web development and has a vibrant community.
Go: The name "Go" suggests speed, efficiency, and a straightforward approach to programming, making it appealing to developers.
Rust: "Rust" brings to mind a sense of strength and resilience. The language is known for its memory safety and low-level control.
Remember, the "coolness" of a coding language extends beyond just its name. Factors such as its features, community support, and industry adoption are also essential considerations.
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FLOW-MATIC for me
Coffeescript. Because of coffee, of course
I like the name Jade. Just sounds cool.
Python due to the Monty Python reference.
Algol
never used it, but I find cool that a same name star does exists out there. 😉