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English called the invisible gatekeeper of programming
Original: English is the invisible gatekeeper of programming. Before you write your first if, you already need... # programming #
A developer has built a programming language that speaks Urdu, arguing that English acts as an invisible gatekeeper in coding. Before writing a first line of code, learners already need English for keywords, documentation and error messages. The project has drawn attention among programmers discussing inclusivity in software development and whether programming tools should work in more languages.
Why now: Debate over language barriers and inclusivity in programming, sparked by a new Urdu-based programming language.
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- English is the invisible gatekeeper of programming. Before you write your first if, you already need... # programming # opensource # showdev # webdev # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community I built a programming language that speaks Urdu,… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 3
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