"Stop Writing Dead Programs" by Jack Rusher (Strange Loop 2022)

Why it was recommended

One of my favorite talks is

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What it covers

Jack Rusher's Strange Loop 2022 talk argues that most programming languages are still designed around punchcard-era assumptions. He makes the case for live, interactive. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Strange Loop Conference

Length

43 min 4 sec

Year

2022

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