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Early Programming Shapes Passion
- Early programming experiences deeply influence long-term passion and style.
- Andrew Kelley and Richard Feldman both started with simple languages and grew their love via hands-on playful experimentation.
Pranking Teacher with Macros
- Andrew Kelley once used a macro program to prank his computer science teacher about network monitoring.
- This experience showed his early playful exploration with software capabilities and system calls.
Evolution vs Compatibility in Languages
- Language evolution slows as compatibility concerns increase, making new features harder to add.
- Sometimes, prioritizing simplicity over continuous feature growth benefits long-term language health.