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> I think the problem can be solved though if the development environment shows the stack at each point in time; that way the computer does the thinking instead of the programmer. If you're up for it I have some code that I wrote with this very idea in mind, in Factor. I'll put it on github later today and put the link here anyway. I agree with you 100%. If Factor were transparent that way and interactive that way (t…
I'd be curious to take a look. I have plans to do something similar but in the browser in Javascript. Basically, build up the AST based on the commands that are issued against the stack. Then use the Mozilla Parser API to generate Javascript code. Additionally, with the example arguments supplied you have test driven develop built right in. Not only do you get tests, but it helps you visualize things as you program.
I agree with you 110%, in fact I can't understand why this hasn't been done yet.