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The Value of Less Popular Programming Languages
08:25 - 13:01 (04:35)
The guest speaker shares how less popular programming languages like Lisp and Scheme can still be used in rapid prototyping and computer science programs despite being undervalued due to their association with poorly written code in languages like PHP. He also praises Lisp for being the primary language in the earlier history of artificial intelligence and having a place in the arts during the nineties.
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The speaker shares his opinions on different programming languages in terms of rapid prototyping and ease of use, while also discussing the reputation and history of certain languages such as PHP and Java.
08:25 - 11:09 (02:43)
Summary
The speaker shares his opinions on different programming languages in terms of rapid prototyping and ease of use, while also discussing the reputation and history of certain languages such as PHP and Java.
ChapterThe Value of Less Popular Programming Languages
Episode#307 – Brian Armstrong: Coinbase, Cryptocurrency, and Government Regulation
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses functional programming languages and suggests learning Lisp as a good starting point.
11:09 - 12:23 (01:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses functional programming languages and suggests learning Lisp as a good starting point. Although Lisp is not commonly used anymore, it is still valuable for customization in software like Emacs.
ChapterThe Value of Less Popular Programming Languages
Episode#307 – Brian Armstrong: Coinbase, Cryptocurrency, and Government Regulation
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite the rise of JavaScript as the most popular language according to Stack Overflow surveys, PHP still dominates the most backend systems in the world.
12:23 - 13:01 (00:37)
Summary
Despite the rise of JavaScript as the most popular language according to Stack Overflow surveys, PHP still dominates the most backend systems in the world.