programming languages
8:45Racket: Why I Think It’s a Great Language, and Why I’m Not Using It Anymore
19K views • 5 years ago
Leandro Facchinetti
Leandro Facchinetti explains why he thinks Racket is a great language and why he stopped using it. He describes his backstory and experiences with the Racket community.
Topic match · Programming language design
2:16Why We Should Stop Using JavaScript According to Douglas Crockford (Inventor of JSON)
737K views • 3 years ago
CultRepo
A short video built around Douglas Crockford, creator of JSON, saying JavaScript is a flawed language and that developers should eventually move on from it. It is a brief commentary clip with little technical detail.
Topic match · Programming language design
11:25The Worst Typo I Ever Made
6.4M views • 6 years ago
Tom Scott
Tom Scott recounts the worst typo he ever made, a subtle mistake in code with destructive consequences at a previous job. It is a cautionary tale about irreversible operations.