This is very interesting. Have they considered using multiple languages (functio... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

columbo on Dec 19, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: How do we read code?

This is very interesting. Have they considered using multiple languages (functional, oo) as well as including 'garbage' languages (brainfuck) to track differences? I'd also be curious to see how it compares to a standard word problem (two trains leaving chicago etc).

synesthesiam on Dec 19, 2012 [–]

Here's an interesting paper where they compare their language (Quorum), Perl, and a language with random ASCII tokens: http://ecs.victoria.ac.nz/twiki/pub/Events/PLATEAU/Program/p...

(Spoiler alert: Perl doesn't fair much better than the random language!)

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact