• fruitcantfly@programming.dev
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    29 days ago

    But if those beginners want to stop being beginners, then they must learn the basics of the language. It makes no more sense to demand that everyone who programs in Python caters to beginners, than it makes to demand that everyone writing in English write at a 3rd grade reading level for the sake of English language learners

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      Yeah, my stance for both of those is the same: If the complexity aids you in communicating better, then use it. But if you’re using big words where small words would do, then you’re doing a disservice to your readers.