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Compiling Smart Contracts with Lucas Rosa

Software Unscripted

CHAPTER

Exploring Programming Languages and Syntax Complexity

The chapter delves into various programming languages like Aiken, ReScript, Gleam, JavaScript, and Rust, analyzing their similarities and influences. It discusses the challenges of syntax differences, nested function calls, function arguments, and syntax structure in languages like Elm, Rock, Haskell, and CoffeeScript. Additionally, it explores the importance of syntax design and language balance while considering user preferences and complexities in introducing new features.

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