alt Hacker NewsSo 2 languages are the same if they have the same syntax but 1 is interpreted, and not safe, whereas the other is compiled and safe?
Where one has a large library and runs on many platforms, and the other doesn't?
Where one behaves like PHP with respect to equality, and the other doesn't?
The closer metaphor is the handle. A saw handle may be ergonomic, that doesn't mean the quality of the blade is good, or even suitable for what you're trying to cut.
> compiled vs interpreted
Best rebuttal here - yeah didn't think of that obvious one!
I had a larger point about language idealism / putting code on a pedestal vs getting the job done but yeah, this crowd can't handle that lmao