Developer Creates Custom Programming Language with Smalltalk-Inspired Interactive Environment
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Summary
The author is developing their own programming language, inspired by discussions at a Future of Coding event. They have a working interpreter but are still working on creating an interactive environment for code creation, exploration, debugging, and execution. The language is described as having a "Smalltalk-flavored infinite canvas" approach, suggesting a visual or interactive programming environment rather than traditional text-based coding.
Key quotes
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Inspired by conversation at a recent Future of Coding event
I have a working interpreter that I'm pretty pleased with
I have this idea for a Smalltalk-flavored infinite canvas
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