[geeks] Misuse of Java

[vance at neurotica.com]

On Wed, 6 Nov 2002, Greg A. Woods wrote:

> That just doesn't follow.  Good computer languages make it easier for
> even beginners to write good computer programs while not hindering
> expert programmers from writing good computer programs too.  Truly great
> languages make it possible for expert programmers to write truly great
> programs, hopefully while not being too intimidating for beginners.  I
> only know one language that really fits the latter category though:
> Smalltalk.

I am a fan of Smalltalk also.  I like REXX too, however, I understand
that a lot of people don't.  My former professor swears by Modula-2.

Peace...  Sridhar