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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
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Subject: Re: The joy of FORTRAN-like languages
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:25:11 -0000 (UTC)
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On Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:34:49 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> On 29/09/2024 07:57, geodandw wrote:
>
>> And of course careful programmers never make mistakes or overlook
>> anything.
> 
> Only once.

That includes, if you find a particular language makes you particularly 
prone to making a particular kind of embarrassing mistake, it’s time to 
look for alternatives.