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by abrudz 1145 days ago
I'd be happy to teach you; just let me know.

The syntax is in fact quite simple, and the semantics of the core language is mnemonic and limited, so I believe that a reasonably intelligent person can learn the entire core lanuage in 24 hours of dedicated studies. Subtract a few if the student has a knack for mathematics, but add a few if they have a CS degree.