Now, I'm not the only language designer with irrationalities. You can think of some languages to go with some of these things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Other language designers also have quirks; one can match languages to particular oddities.
- In plain terms
- All designers have eccentricities; choose languages accordingly.
- What can you take from it?
- Match language choice to personal or project quirks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What designer traits matter most to you?
Another view
The statement is vague without examples.
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