1. [OT] Re: How about GNUphoria - was PEU CVS
On Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:48:51 -0800, David Cuny <dcuny at LANSET.COM>
wrote:
>Personally, I think 'Denim' is the best programming language name I came u=
p with
OK, I'll bite:
Why?
Pete
2. Re: [OT] Re: How about GNUphoria - was PEU CVS
Pete wrote:
>> Personally, I think 'Denim' is the best programming language=20
>> name I came up with
> OK, I'll bite:
>
> Why?
It includes some important attributes:
- Short
- Memorable
- Easy to spell
- Generic term
- Not being used by others in the field
- Positive connotation (strong, durable)
Most importantly, it passes the "giggle" test. When I tell managers I'm c=
oding=20
something in "Euphoria", they tend to look at me askance. Imagine the=20
reaction I'd get if I said I was coding in "Peu!"
-- David Cuny
