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Explore the theoretical concept of a perfect programming language in this thought-provoking conference talk from YOW! 2017. Delve into why a truly perfect programming language cannot exist, while examining how close modern language design could potentially get to this ideal. Learn about cutting-edge developments in programming language design, understand the inherent tradeoffs that come with various language features, and discover tools that may shape the future of programming. Through a comprehensive tour of modern language concepts, gain valuable insights into how programming could evolve to become less challenging and more efficient. Functional programming expert Bodil Stokke draws from extensive experience to illuminate the bleeding edge of language design and its practical implications for software development.
