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by WalterBright 1353 days ago
People expect the compile step to be trustworthy.
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Sure, many people do, and some don't. I suppose the point I'm trying to make is that decisions like that make one consider what are the assumptions and target audience of a project. In this case, as a potential user, if I'm looking for a language that's a deadly tool for doing difficult things, intentional limitations feel almost patronizing.