Growing a Language

Growing a Language

A comment from a colleague reminded me of this classic paper on programming language design. If you are not interested in programming just take a look at the first 4 or 5 pages and the last page.

Is there a word for making a point through the fabric of the text as well as its meaning?

It rained yesterday.

The Square Table 3/ Usher – “Burn”

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It rained yesterday.

The Square Table 3/ Usher – “Burn”

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