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Would you pay for a programming language?

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Re: Would you pay for a programming language?

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I personally paid for Fortran compilers from Absoft, Lahey, Microsoft, NA Software, Imagine1 (for the F subset of Fortran), Digital, and Compaq in the past. The former two are no longer sold, and Compaq Visual Fortran became Intel Fortran, which is now free. I would be open to paying for a compiler if it is better than free offerings.

Re: Would you pay for a programming language?

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What does "programming language" mean? A compiler?

It means a programming language that is better designed and works better than most of today's programming languages, to start. Think better than C and Golang, simpler than Python.

It also means a compiler. A language with better toolchain and better development experience.

It doesn't mean an IDE, at this stage. An IDE might be as much work as the language. Although integrating with an IDE can improve the debugging experience.

What would your dream programming language look like?

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