Re: Natural "for" Loop, using Plural / Singular transformations ??

Peter Ludemann <p_ludemann@yahoo.com> wrote:


> In designing programming languages, it's useful to have at least a
> passing acquaintance with a few other languages, preferably from
> another language family than your native language.


One language good to know, is the language of mathematics. There is no
significant difference whether the math is written in English, French,
German, or Swedish that I know of, though there are some traditional
schools, despite the fact that math notation evolved as
simplifications of worded expressions.


> And, of course, there's the classic (still controversial):
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapir-Whorf_hypothesis


In math, it is important to note the interplay between notions
(semantics) and notation (syntax). Complicated logical structures
requires efficient notation. Foremost, it is important to focus on the
semantics; then build up a syntax suitable for expressing that
semantics efficiently. I see no difference in math or computer
language design in that.


--
    Hans Aberg

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