
A Haskeller Tries Smalltalk with Ian Jeffries
Software Unscripted
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Exploring the Simplicity and Evolution of Smalltalk Language
Delving into the historical significance of Smalltalk, the chapter highlights its minimalistic design and unique features like system browser, inspectors, and debugger. It contrasts Smalltalk's debugger-based approach with modern statically typed languages, discussing the implications on programming interfaces. The conversation also reflects on the evolution of object-oriented programming languages and the challenges of system evolution over time.
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